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Pronunciation: 'e-th&-"nol, -"nOl, British also 'E- | Pronunciation: 'e-th&-"nol, -"nOl, British also 'E- | ||
Function: noun | Function: noun | ||
: | : A colorless volatile flammable liquid C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a [[solvent]] -- called also [[Ethyl Alcohol|ethyl alcohol]], [[grain alcohol]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:03, 11 December 2022
Ethanol. Definition from Webster:
Pronunciation: 'e-th&-"nol, -"nOl, British also 'E- Function: noun
- A colorless volatile flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent -- called also ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol.
Alcohol is so anhydrous that if exposed to open air it will absorb a certain amount of moisture from the air. Therefore the highest proof which can be realistically achieved is about 193 degrees, or about 96.5% ABV. This is called the azeotrope maxiumum.
In order to obtain absolute ethanol, chemicals such as benzene must be used, effectively denaturing the alcohol and rendering it unpotable.