ethyl alcohol

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. alcohol.

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ethyl alcohol British  

noun

1. another name for alcohol

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ethyl alcohol Scientific  

1. See ethanol

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ethyl alcohol Cultural  

1. The kind of alcohol made by fermentation of the sugar in grains; the fermentation is brought about by the enzymes in yeast.

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Alcoholic drinks and gasohol contain ethyl alcohol.

Etymology

Origin of ethyl alcohol

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

It is colourless and has a similar smell to ethyl alcohol - the chemical substance found in alcoholic drinks.

From BBC

The goal was to initially scan only specimens preserved in ethyl alcohol, which represent the bulk of fish, reptile and amphibian collections.

From Science Daily

Amid a shortage of hand sanitizers, 4E Brands sought new suppliers of ethyl alcohol, a federally approved ingredient, according to court papers filed this week in federal court in Laredo, Tex.

From Washington Post

At issue are flavorings that contain trace amounts of ethyl alcohol, making them technically verboten to sell in places like grocery and convenience stores.

From Seattle Times

Many hand sanitizers contain ethyl alcohol, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “readily evaporates at room temperature into an ignitable vapor and is considered a flammable liquid.”

From Seattle Times