Ethanol

Okay kiddo, so ethanol is a type of alcohol that is made from things like corn, sugar cane, or sometimes even potatoes!

Now, you know how sometimes grown-ups drink alcohol like beer or wine? Well, ethanol is kind of like that, but it's usually used for other things like fuel for cars or even to clean things.

When people make ethanol, they start with the corn or other ingredients and then add some special things to it so that it will turn into alcohol. These special things are called yeast and they eat up the sugars in the corn or other ingredients and turn it into ethanol.

So, when you see cars that say they use "ethanol fuel", it means that they're using fuel made from ethanol instead of regular gasoline. And when you see grown-ups wearing gloves and using ethanol to clean things, it's because ethanol is really good at breaking down dirt and grime.

But remember, ethanol is still alcohol and it can be dangerous if you drink it. So, it's important to always listen to grown-ups and never drink things that aren't meant for you.