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| pertaining to compounds that are not hydrocarbons or their derivatives |
| a colorless, pungent, suffocating, highly water-soluble, gaseous compound, NH3, usually produced by the combination of nitrogen and hydrogen gases |
ethanol eth·a·nol (ěth'ə-nôl', -nōl')
n.
See alcohol.
| ethanol (ěth'ə-nôl') Pronunciation Key
An alcohol obtained from the fermentation of sugars and starches or by chemical synthesis. It is the intoxicating ingredient of alcoholic beverages, and is also used as a solvent, in explosives, and as an additive to or replacement for petroleum-based fuels. Also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol. Chemical formula: C2H6O. |