Ethanol

/ˈeθənɔːl,ˈeθənəʊl/

noun

A clear liquid that is used in making products such as medicine and alcoholic drinks.

Ethanol is widely used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry.

Technical

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Ethanol dissolves substances for medicine or perfumes, not just for drinking.

The ethanol in this perfume helps to blend the scents.

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In labs, ethanol helps in processes like DNA extraction, beyond commercial products.

We need 95% ethanol for the DNA purification process.

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Not all alcohol in drinks is ethanol; some are toxic and not for consumption.

The label confirms that the beverage contains safe, consumable ethanol.

alcohol

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