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Word: Ethanol
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: blend of ethane and alcohol
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛθənɒl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a colourless volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars; alcohol
Short Definition:alcohol
Examples:- yeast used in making beer metabolizes the sugar into ethanol
- hybrid cars powered by ethanol and petrol are now outselling traditional petrol-engined vehicles in the country
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