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ethanol

[eth-uh-nawl, -nol] / ˈɛθ əˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /


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The country plans to grow more sugar cane to make ethanol, while also blending more palm-oil-derived biodiesel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto last week set a target of a 20% ethanol blend in gasoline in two years—doubling and bringing forward the existing target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

For India, however, sugar availability could improve next year if high prices prompt mills to divert less cane to ethanol.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Some commentators have also blamed the diversion of sugarcane to ethanol production for the shortage in a deficit year.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

By the way, the car was running on gas mixed with ethanol.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan


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