ethanol
noun/ˈeθənɒl/
/ˈeθənɔːl/, /ˈeθənəʊl/
(also ethyl alcohol)
[uncountable] (chemistry)- the type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks, also used as a fuel or solventWord Originearly 20th cent.: blend of ethane and alcohol.
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