Ethanol

Ethanol is a chemical that is also a sort of alcohol. Ethanol is produced when sugar ferments, like when grapes are fermented into wine.

Ethanol is clear and colorless, and it's quite flammable. Ethanol is not only a component of all alcoholic beverages, but it is also an alternative fuel source. The term ethanol is a combination of the chemical compound ethane and alcohol.

Synonyms: Ethyl Alcohol, Alcohol