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ethanol


eth·a·nol

noun
\ˈe-thə-ˌnl, -ˌnōl, British also ˈē-\

Definition of ETHANOL

: a colorless volatile flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent and in fuel —called also ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol

First Known Use of ETHANOL

1892

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