French word

éthanol

Pronunciation

IPA/etanɔl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounethanol

Example

Ce gel contient de l'éthanol.

This gel contains ethanol.

Illustration for éthanol (ethanol)

More examples

Pour désinfecter, il faut une solution contenant de l'éthanol à 70 %.

To disinfect, you need a solution containing 70% ethanol.

Core concept

A small, clear alcohol molecule found in alcoholic drinks and used in disinfectants, solvents, and fuel.

Common phrases

  • éthanol à 70 %

    70% ethanol

  • taux d'éthanol

    ethanol concentration

Similar words

alcool: A widely used general term for the alcohol present in alcoholic drinks and related products.
alcool éthylique: An official term for ethanol in medical and industrial use.

Definition in French

Alcool simple de formule C2H5OH, présent dans les boissons alcoolisées et employé comme antiseptique, solvant ou carburant.

Word origin

French éthanol combines éthyle with the chemical suffix -ol, which identifies an alcohol.

Usage tips

  • In everyday French, alcool often covers drinking alcohol, while éthanol or alcool éthylique specifies the substance used in products and fuel.

Related words

  • bioéthanolbioethanolnoun

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