ethanolic
|eth-a-nol-ic|
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/ˌɛθəˈnɒlɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˌiːθəˈnɒlɪk/
(ethanol)
intoxicating alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethanolic' originates from 'ethanol', which is derived from 'ethyl' and 'alcohol'.
Historical Evolution
'ethanol' changed from the French word 'éthanol' and eventually became the modern English word 'ethanol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ethyl alcohol', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or relating to ethanol.
The solution is ethanolic, meaning it contains ethanol.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 17:09