ethanol

[ eth-uh-nawl, -nol ]
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Origin of ethanol

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; ethane + -ol1

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British Dictionary definitions for ethanol

ethanol

/ (ˈɛθəˌnɒl, ˈiːθə-) /


noun
  1. the technical name for alcohol (def. 1)

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Scientific definitions for ethanol

ethanol

[ ĕthə-nôl′ ]


  1. An alcohol obtained from the fermentation of sugars and starches or by chemical synthesis. It is the intoxicating ingredient of alcoholic beverages, and is also used as a solvent, in explosives, and as an additive to or replacement for petroleum-based fuels. Also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol. Chemical formula: C2H6O.

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Cultural definitions for ethanol

ethanol

[ (eth-uh-nawl, eth-uh-nohl) ]


Another name for ethyl alcohol.

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