bioethanol

noun

bio·​eth·​a·​nol ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˈe-thə-ˌnȯl 

-ˌnōl, 

Britain also, 

-ˈē-

: ethanol that is produced from agricultural products (such as sugar cane or corn) and that is used as a fuel supplement

The two most common biofuels are bioethanol, which is a substitute for gasoline, and biodiesel, which speaks for itself.

—Fred Pearce

Examples of bioethanol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Centering the entertainment area is a Welsh black slate bioethanol fireplace, while in the dining room, where custom cabinetry lines the walls, a modern Venetian chandelier hangs from a dark industrial steel frame. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025

Omar said the tabletop fireplace involved in the incident was from the brand Rozato, which is fueled by either rubbing alcohol or bioethanol, according to the outlet. —Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025

The fire pit retails for $14.99 online and is fueled by either rubbing alcohol or bioethanol, according to the company’s website. —Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025

The fungus is reportedly capable of breaking down carbon-rich waste streams produced in large volumes during bioethanol production, sugar processing, and paper manufacturing. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bioethanol

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