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ethanol

/ˈɛθənɒl/

noun

alkollü içeceklerde bulunan ve yakıt olarak kullanılan etil alkol

A colorless volatile flammable liquid alcohol (C₂H₅OH) produced by fermentation or synthesis, used in beverages, fuel, and as a solvent.

  • The fuel contains 10% ethanol.
  • Ethanol is produced by fermenting sugars from corn or other crops.
  • Hand sanitizers typically contain ethanol as the active ingredient.
  • Brazil has successfully developed an ethanol industry based on sugarcane, reducing the nation's dependence on imported petroleum for transportation fuel.
  • Laboratory protocols require that ethanol be stored in tightly sealed containers to prevent evaporation and minimize exposure to open flames.
  • The rising demand for ethanol as a renewable energy source has sparked debate about allocating agricultural land for fuel versus food production.