bioethanol

noun

bio·​eth·​a·​nol ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˈe-thə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce bioethanol (audio)
-ˌnōl, 
Britain also, 
-ˈē-
: ethanol that is produced from agricultural products (such as sugar cane or corn) and that is used as a fuel supplement
The two most common biofuels are bioethanol, which is a substitute for gasoline, and biodiesel, which speaks for itself.—Fred Pearce

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Their study concentrates on sugarcane and a type of grass called foxtail plant — two species important for bioethanol production. — Marianne Love, Daily News, 18 July 2025 Omar said the tabletop fireplace involved in the incident was from the brand Rozato, which is fueled by either rubbing alcohol or bioethanol, according to the outlet. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol/bioethanol, and similar liquid fuels burn with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third-degree burns in less than one second. — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024 Biofuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel, derived from renewable organic materials, offer a cleaner source of energy compared to conventional gasoline and diesel. — Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bioethanol

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioethanol was in 1980

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“Bioethanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioethanol. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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