noun
ethanol
EHTH-uh-nol
noun
1
A colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel.
"Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in beer, wine, and spirits."
2
This alcohol specifically when used as a fuel, often blended with petrol.
"Many cars can run on fuel blended with up to 10% ethanol."
How to Use Ethanol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks, also used as a fuel or solvent.
Common pairings
ethanol fuel
ethanol production
pure ethanol
Word Forms
ethanols plural
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Etymology
A blend of \"ethyl\" and \"alcohol\" — ethyl comes from Ancient Greek aithēr (\"ether\"), and alcohol traces back through Arabic al-kuhul.