eth‧a‧nol /ˈeθənɒl, ˈiː- $ -noʊl/
noun [uncountable][
Date: 1900-2000;
Origin: ethane name of a type of gas (19-21 centuries) (from ethyl) + -ol 'type of alcohol']
technical the type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks, which can also be used as a
fuel for cars
Synonym : ethyl alcohol [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲