bioethanol

noun

ˌbi-(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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The fire pit has a 250 square foot radius, and it’s designed to be used with clean fuels, such as bioethanol or isopropanol. —

Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022 Compared to countries like the U.S and Brazil, where bioethanol is commonly used, Japan is playing catch-up. —

Yuri Kageyama, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Oct. 2022 This one works with multiple fuels, like rubbing alcohol or bioethanol fuel. —

Michaela Leung, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2022 Boosting the use of bioethanol will be crucial in realizing that goal, Sadamitsu added. —

Yuri Kageyama, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Oct. 2022 Maize is also used in some countries for bioethanol production. —

Steven Savage, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Unlike many ethanol tabletop fires, this portable fire pit can be used with multiple alcohol fuels for a clean, ventless fire; the brand recommends bioethanol fuel, isopropyl, or rubbing alcohol. —

Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile Charles’s old Aston Martin DB6, a relic of his carefree bachelor days, is now re-engineered to work on sustainable bioethanol. —

James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Simply add rubbing alcohol or bioethanol to the stainless steel burning capsule and use an extra-long match or torch to get a fire going. —

Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

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