ethanol

English

/ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/, /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH-OH.
  • Specifically, this alcohol as a fuel.

Etymology

Suffix from English ethane.

Origin

English

ethane

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