ethanol catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ethanol, CH3-CH2-OH, a colorless, water-miscible, flammable liquid produced by alcoholic fermentation.
GO:0006067
ethanol metabolic process
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GO:0034310
primary alcohol catabolic process
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ethanol breakdown
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ethanol catabolism
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ethanol degradation
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