ethanolizing
|eth-a-nol-iz-ing|
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/ˈɛθəˌnɔːlaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˈɛθənəʊˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(ethanolize)
treat with ethanol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethanolizing' originates from 'ethanol,' specifically the word 'ethanol,' where 'eth-' meant 'ethyl' and '-anol' referred to 'alcohol.'
Historical Evolution
'ethanol' changed from the German word 'Äthanol' and eventually became the modern English word 'ethanol.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to treat with ethyl alcohol,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to treat or combine with ethanol.
The laboratory is ethanolizing the samples for preservation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 18:51