gasohol

[ gas-uh-hawl, -hol ]
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noun
  1. a mixture of gasoline and ethyl alcohol, generally containing no more than 10 percent alcohol, used as an alternative fuel for some automobiles.

Origin of gasohol

1
First recorded in 1975–80; gas(oline) + (alc)ohol

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British Dictionary definitions for gasohol

gasohol

/ (ˈɡæsəˌhɒl) /


noun
  1. a mixture of 80% or 90% petrol with 20% or 10% ethyl alcohol, for use as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

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Scientific definitions for gasohol

gasohol

[ găsə-hôl′ ]


  1. A fuel consisting of a blend of ethanol and unleaded gasoline, especially a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline. The ethanol is obtained by the fermentation and subsequent distillation of sugar cane, maize, or potatoes. Gasohol has a high octane rating and produces lower levels of pollutants than ordinary gasoline.

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Cultural definitions for gasohol

gasohol

[ (gas-uh-hawl) ]


A mixture of gasoline with alcohol derived from plants. Gasohol was a popular fuel for cars and trucks during gasoline shortages.

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