etanol — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ethanol noun A colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel.
Senses
etanol is used for these senses in English:
- ethanol (organic compound) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.
- ethyl alcohol (organic compound, dated) ethanol, a type of alcohol.
ethanol — full definition
- noun A colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel.
- noun This alcohol specifically when used as a fuel, often blended with petrol.