Meaning
ethanol
- A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid; the alcohol found in beverages and used as a fuel or solvent.
In a sentence
L'etanolo viene spesso utilizzato come biocarburante innovativo.
Ethanol is often used as an innovative biofuel.
Quale percentuale di etanolo contiene questa soluzione chimica?
What percentage of ethanol does this chemical solution contain?
Il composto non rilascia etanolo durante la reazione.
The compound does not release ethanol during the reaction.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| etanolo | masculine · singular |
| etanoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Scientific and technical term; commonly referred to as alcol (etilico) in daily life.