ethanol
Pronunciation: [ˈɛθəˌnɔl]
Word
Context: “chemistry”
(noun) a type of alcohol that is often used in beverages like beer and wine, and it can also be used as a fuel or in other products. Think of ethanol as the part of drinking alcohol that can make you feel tipsy.
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Ethanol is an important ingredient in many alcoholic drinks.
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Drinking too much ethanol can lead to serious health problems.
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What is the main component of most alcoholic beverages that people drink?
Context: “fuel”
(noun) a renewable energy source made from plants, used as an alternative to gasoline in cars. It's like making car fuel from corn or sugar.
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Many cars can run on ethanol instead of regular gasoline.
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Not all vehicles are designed to use ethanol as a fuel.
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Why do some people choose ethanol over traditional fuel for their cars?
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