gasohol
Definition
Noun: A fuel for internal combustion engines, specifically a blend of gasoline and ethyl alcohol (ethanol), typically consisting of 90% unleaded gasoline and 10% ethanol derived from fermenting grain, such as corn.
Usage
Gasohol is used as a motor fuel. It is a specific type of biofuel blend designed to be used in standard gasoline engines without modification, aiming to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions. - The country promoted the use of gasohol to decrease its dependence on imported oil. - Many service stations now offer gasohol as an alternative to regular unleaded gasoline. - The car's manual states it can run efficiently on gasohol.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in discussions about energy policy, renewable fuels, and agricultural economics, as its production supports grain farmers.
- While common, is a specific blend ratio. More general terms for gasoline-ethanol blends include E10 (10% ethanol) or flex-fuel, which can contain higher percentages of ethanol (e.g., E85).
Variants and Related Words
- Ethanol (noun): The type of alcohol (ethyl alcohol) used in , typically produced from the fermentation of plant sugars.
- Biofuel (noun): A broader category of fuel derived from biological sources, which includes and pure biodiesel.
- E10 (noun): A standard designation for fuel containing up to 10% ethanol, essentially synonymous with .
Synonyms
- Ethanol-blended gasoline
- E10 fuel
- Grain alcohol fuel blend
Antonyms
- Pure gasoline
- Unblended fuel
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Flex-fuel vehicle: A vehicle designed to run on , pure gasoline, or any blend of the two, including high-ethanol blends like E85.
- Renewable fuel standard: A policy that may mandate the blending of biofuels like ethanol into gasoline, creating markets for .
Noun
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a gasoline substitute consisting of 90% gasoline and 10% grain alcohol from corn
