bioethanol
noun
ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˈe-thə-ˌnȯl 
-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
Fred Pearce
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Unlike many ethanol tabletop fires, this portable fire pit can be used with multiple alcohol fuels for a clean, ventless fire; the brand recommends bioethanol fuel, isopropyl, or rubbing alcohol. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile Charles’s old Aston Martin DB6, a relic of his carefree bachelor days, is now re-engineered to work on sustainable bioethanol. James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Simply add rubbing alcohol or bioethanol to the stainless steel burning capsule and use an extra-long match or torch to get a fire going. Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 The ride is eco-friendly, as it's powered by bioethanol sourced from wine and cheese by-products. PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 The carbon efficiencies of both biodiesel and bioethanol have improved as the production systems have matured. Steven Savage, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 There are bioethanol plants spread throughout many US farming regions. Steven Savage, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Some have even alleged that the process of making bioethanol consumes almost as much energy as the fuel ultimately provides. David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Apr. 2021 The agave bioethanol could be used to help fill crisis demand for hand sanitizer. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2020 See More
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile Charles’s old Aston Martin DB6, a relic of his carefree bachelor days, is now re-engineered to work on sustainable bioethanol. James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Simply add rubbing alcohol or bioethanol to the stainless steel burning capsule and use an extra-long match or torch to get a fire going. Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 The ride is eco-friendly, as it's powered by bioethanol sourced from wine and cheese by-products. PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 The carbon efficiencies of both biodiesel and bioethanol have improved as the production systems have matured. Steven Savage, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 There are bioethanol plants spread throughout many US farming regions. Steven Savage, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Some have even alleged that the process of making bioethanol consumes almost as much energy as the fuel ultimately provides. David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Apr. 2021 The agave bioethanol could be used to help fill crisis demand for hand sanitizer. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above