ClimateAugust 7, 2026

bioethanol

BY-oh-ETH-uh-nawl

Definition

A type of alcohol fuel produced by fermenting the sugar and starch components of plant materials, used as a renewable alternative to gasoline.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the prefix 'bio-' (from Greek 'bios', meaning life) and 'ethanol' (a chemical name derived from 'ethane' and the alcohol suffix '-ol'). It was coined to distinguish alcohol fuel derived from organic, renewable sources from those produced via synthetic or fossil-based chemical processes.

In the news

In the context of Pertamina's report, bioethanol is highlighted as a key renewable fuel that helps the company surpass its decarbonization targets through cleaner energy production.

Pertamina Exceeds First-Half 2026 Decarbonization Target by 118%

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