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ethanol

[eth-uh-nawl, -nol] / ˈɛθ əˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /


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Perhaps the best-known examples of fermentation are in baking and brewing, where yeast breaks down sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

We have a solution that will bring down fuel prices for Americans: E15 fuel, 15% ethanol, 85% gasoline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Farm groups have been pushing the government to remove regulatory and infrastructure limits that currently restrict consumer access to E15—gasoline with 15% ethanol blend.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The news is that the ethanol industry is hoping to double down on its wins, with a floor amendment that would allow year-round sales of E15 ethanol blends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Some are turned into ethanol for our cars.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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