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Alcohol Fuels

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Alcohol fuels are liquid fuels made from the fermentation of sugars or starches found in plants. Ethanol and methanol are common examples of alcohol fuels used as alternatives to gasoline.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Energy from Biomass

Unit 6

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