Ethanol (C_2H_5OH)
Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-000724
A clear, colorless, flammable alcohol. Ethanol is typically produced biologically from biomass feedstocks such as agricultural crops and cellulosic residues from agricultural crops or wood. Ethanol can also be produced chemically from ethylene. See Biomass, Fuel Ethanol, and Fuel Ethanol Minus Denaturant.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENE-000724 |
|---|---|
| Field | Energy |
| Subject | Alternative fuels |
| References | EIA Glossary |
| See also | Biomass; Fuel ethanol; Fuel ethanol minus denaturant |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Ethanol (C_2H_5OH)",
"field": "Energy",
"definition": "A clear, colorless, flammable alcohol. Ethanol is typically produced biologically from biomass feedstocks such as agricultural crops and cellulosic residues from agricultural crops or wood. Ethanol can also be produced chemically from ethylene. See Biomass, Fuel Ethanol, and Fuel Ethanol Minus Denaturant.",
"subject": "Alternative fuels",
"see_also": [
"Biomass",
"Fuel ethanol",
"Fuel Ethanol Minus Denaturant"
],
"references": [
"EIA Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/ethanol-c-2h-5oh/"
}
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