ethanol

//ˈɛθənɒl//
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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.

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