eth ‧ a ‧ nol /ˈeθənɒl, ˈiː- $ -noʊl/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: ethane name of a type of gas (19-21 centuries) (from ethyl ) + -ol 'type of alcohol' ]
technical the type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks, which can also be used as a ↑ fuel for cars SYN ethyl alcohol