ethanol

[US]/'eθənɒl/
[UK]/'ɛθənɔl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. [Chemistry] ethanol, alcohol.

Phrases & Collocations

bioethanol

Example Sentences

Objective:To study the influence of ethanol on absolute refractory period of sciatic nerve in hoptoad.

Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, phosphate;Phosphated butyl cellosolve;

Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, dihydrogen phosphate;Butyl cellosolve phosphate;

Conclusion:The inebriant dose ethanol could enhance the amplitude of corticostriatal LTP through the way of activating immediate early gene.

Both water and ethanol extracts of RMR had inhibitory effects on 3T3-L1 preadipocyte proliferation and differentiation.

The membrane can be used for concentrating ethanol from dilute ethanol-water mixture through pervaporation process owing to its alcohol-permselective properties.

Comparison experiments of water mist with polycomponent water mist,and the test on polycomponent water mist's extinguishing efficiency against ethanol and ethanol motor spirit fire were done.

Methods Galangin was extracted with ethanol, degreased with ligarine, and extracted with chloroform.

Crude polysaccharide was obtained from Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body by hot water extraction, ethanol precipitation and pronase treatment.

A new process was proposed to saponify the crude lanolin in alkaliaqueous solution with the addition of ethanol and then to separate the product by converting the sodium soap into calcium soap.

Objective To know the antimicrobial spectrum of ethanol extracts of Physalis alkekengi. var. francheti(Mast).Makino. through the study of antimicrobial activity in vitro.

The major aromas were hexylic acid ethyl ester, benzyl ethanol, octylic acid and octylic acid ethyl ester.

Conclusions: The main substance treating hyperuricaemia in sangdang exists in the separated composition which eluted by Ethanol 40%.

It dissolves in hot grease, paraffine, ethanol, chloroform, acetone and aether, but is insoluble in water.

The polyamide resin has good ethanol solubility, gelling resistance and gelling recuperability, which is used as binder for ink.

The article has introduced the method such as methanol, ethanol, ethylene glycol, pointing out synthol is the new raw material of oildom.

The application of transketolase for industrial purpose, such as production of ethanol, biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids and enantiotopic chemicals were reviewed.

Isobornyl ethyl ether was prepared by ethoxylation of camphene with absolute ethanol in the presence of DCP heat-resistant ion exchange resin.

The ethanol was dropped into furnace meanwhile ammonia was put through to nitempering. and the process parameter was optimized.

Real-world Examples

For example, ethanol produced from farm-grown corn is grouped as first-generation ethanol.

Source: VOA Special September 2023 Collection

Also, oral bacteria convert ethanol to acetaldehyde which is a carcinogen.

Source: Osmosis - Anatomy and Physiology

If there's oxygen around, these bacteria convert the ethanol in wine into, well, acetic acid.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Unfortunately, in individuals with FAS, brain damage due to ethanol toxicity is permanent.

Source: Osmosis - Mental Psychology

Ethanol -- intake of alcohol -- will decrease neurogenesis.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) October 2015 Collection

But ethanol is just one of many kinds of alcohol.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

We also found traces of ethanol.

Source: English little tyrant

In this process, ethanol is produced in addition to CO2.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

So why is the airline industry so interested in ethanol?

Source: Financial Times

They argue that more ethanol would lower prices at the pump.

Source: NPR News November 2013 Collection

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