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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ethanol

/ɛˈθænɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does ethanol mean?

noun

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the simplest member of the alcohol family of organic compounds. It is a byproduct of fermentation and is used as a solvent, a fuel, and in the manufacture of various chemicals.

Example

"The distillery produced ethanol from fermented grains and sold it to a nearby refinery."

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