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ethanol
[eth-uh-nawl, -nol]
ethanol
/ ˈiːθə-, ˈɛθəˌnɒl /
noun
the technical name for alcohol
ethanol
An alcohol obtained from the fermentation of sugars and starches or by chemical synthesis. It is the intoxicating ingredient of alcoholic beverages, and is also used as a solvent, in explosives, and as an additive to or replacement for petroleum-based fuels. Also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol. Chemical formula: C 2 H 6 O.
ethanol
Another name for ethyl alcohol.
Example Sentences
"We will update parliament on the implementation of quotas on US beef and ethanol, part of our commitment to the US under this deal," he added.
The UK is already the second-highest destination for US ethanol exports, according to US ethanol lobby group Renewable Fuels Association.
The UK government agreed to cut tariffs cut on some US beef products and ethanol - a renewable fuel made from crops.
The deal also includes lower tariffs on UK-made cars destined for the US market and US ethanol exports to the UK.
In exchange, the White House said it had won changes - which were unspecified - that would expand opportunities for sales of American beef, ethanol and other agricultural products in the UK.
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