gasohol

[ gas-uh-hawl, -hol ]
/ ˈgæs əˌhɔl, -ˌhɒl /

noun

a mixture of gasoline and ethyl alcohol, generally containing no more than 10 percent alcohol, used as an alternative fuel for some automobiles.

Origin of gasohol

First recorded in 1975–80; gas(oline) + (alc)ohol

British Dictionary definitions for gasohol

gasohol
/ (ˈɡæsəˌhɒl) /

noun

a mixture of 80% or 90% petrol with 20% or 10% ethyl alcohol, for use as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

Scientific definitions for gasohol

gasohol
[ găsə-hôl′ ]

A fuel consisting of a blend of ethanol and unleaded gasoline, especially a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline. The ethanol is obtained by the fermentation and subsequent distillation of sugar cane, maize, or potatoes. Gasohol has a high octane rating and produces lower levels of pollutants than ordinary gasoline.

Cultural definitions for gasohol

gasohol
[ (gas-uh-hawl) ]

A mixture of gasoline with alcohol derived from plants. Gasohol was a popular fuel for cars and trucks during gasoline shortages.