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Medical Definition of ETHANOL. : a colorless volatile flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solventâcalled also ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol; see alcohol 1. Spanish Central: Spanish translation of ethanol. a colorless volatile flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent and in fuel âcalled also ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol. See ethanol defined for English-language learners.