ethanol

noun
UK: /ˈeθənɒl/
US: /ˈeθənɔːl/

  1. A type of alcohol that is used as a fuel and in drinks.

    1. Ethanol can be mixed with gasoline to fuel cars.
    2. The factory produces ethanol from corn, which is then sold to gas stations.

  2. A colorless volatile flammable liquid alcohol; used as a solvent and fuel and as a raw material in the manufacture of chemicals, medications and explosives.

    1. Ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugars.
    2. The researchers studied the effects of ethanol on the central nervous system.

Synonyms

alcohol ethyl alcohol grain alcohol

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ethanol" in English means: A type of alcohol that is used as a fuel and in drinks., A colorless volatile flammable liquid alcohol; used as a solvent and fuel and as a raw material in the manufacture of chemicals, medications and explosives..

The phonetic transcription of "ethanol" is /ˈeθənɒl/ in British English and /ˈeθənɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ethanol": alcohol, ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol.

Example usage of "ethanol": "Ethanol can be mixed with gasoline to fuel cars.". More examples on the page.