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ethanol

The correct spelling is ethanol.

How to pronounce ethanol

/ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/

Say it like: Eth-ano-l

The correct spelling is ethanol. A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.
  2. 2.Specifically, this alcohol as a fuel.

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