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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

Most gasoline contains 10% ethanol as an octane booster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Maize increased on tighter seasonal supplies, weather concerns in Brazil and the U.S., and strong ethanol demand due to higher crude prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

One day Charlie found himself intrigued by the market for ethanol futures.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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