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Preferred term

Ethanol  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 3K9958V90M
  • 64-17-5 (Ethanol)
  • Alcohol, Ethyl
  • Grain Alcohol

In other languages

  • French

  • 3K9958V90M
  • 64-17-5 (Ethanol)
  • Alcool éthylique
  • Esprit de vin
  • Méthylcarbinol

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BGZ0ZMH7-5

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