ethanol

[ eth-uh-nawl, -nol ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. alcohol ( def 1 ).

ethanol

/ ˈiːθə-; ˈɛθəˌnɒl /

noun

1. the technical name for alcohol

ethanol

/ ĕth′ə-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: C 2 H 6 O.

ethanol

1. Another name for ethyl alcohol .

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethanol¹

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

Example Sentences

Or to produce biofuels, producing around 198 million barrels of ethanol for transportation.

From Salon

The team used electrocatalysis, a type of chemical reaction initiated by electron transfers to and from reactants on surfaces of catalysts, to convert carbon dioxide into biocompatible intermediates, such as acetate and ethanol.

From Science Daily

Environmental Protection Agency issued a violation to ethanol producer Archer-Daniels-Midland for failing to monitor the well as its permit specifies.

From Los Angeles Times

A low-cost, tin-based catalyst can selectively convert carbon dioxide to three widely produced chemicals -- ethanol, acetic acid and formic acid.

From Science Daily

"There are lots of negatives when it comes to ethanol, mainly because the positives have been so widely overstated," Oliver said.

From Salon

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