Term Name: | ethanol catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | ethanol breakdown, ethanol catabolism, ethanol degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ethanol, CH3-CH2-OH, a colorless, water-miscible, flammable liquid produced by alcoholic fermentation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006068] QuickGO AmiGO |