Gasohol
(noun)
A fuel for internal-combustion engines that is made by mixing gasoline with ethanol.
Origin:
Gasohol is a blend of gasoline and ethanol, which is an alcohol made from grain or other crops.
Examples:
- He filled his car with gasohol before heading out on the highway.
- Gasohol is a popular alternative fuel source in the Midwest.
- The gasohol pump at the gas station was out of service.
- Many people believe that gasohol is better for the environment than regular gasoline.
- Some cars can run on either gasoline or gasohol, depending on what is available.