| Pronunciation: | | 'ethu`nowl
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| Matching Terms: | | ethanoate, ethanoic acid, ethanoyl chloride, ethanoyl group, ethanoyl radical
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel |
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| | Synonyms: | | ethyl alcohol, fermentation alcohol, grain alcohol |
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| | See Also: | | absolute alcohol, alcohol, denatured alcohol, gasohol, neutral spirits, plant product, spirits of wine |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of alcohol created in some types of fermentation; it is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. |
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| | Synonyms: | | ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol |
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