ethanol
//ˈɛθənɒl//
Noun
1
A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid alcohol (C₂H₅OH) that is the intoxicating agent in alcoholic beverages and is also used as a solvent and fuel.
Ethanol is commonly used as a fuel additive to reduce vehicle emissions.
2
A biofuel produced by fermenting sugars from crops such as corn or sugarcane, used as an alternative or additive to gasoline.
Many countries blend ethanol with gasoline to reduce carbon emissions.