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>Using it as an oxidizer, even at some energy loss, likely makes lots of sense

Ethanol is C2H6O. Two carbons, six hydrogens, one oxygen. Not a lot of oxygen in that molecule. Calling it an oxidizer akin to LOX or N2H4O3 is unusual.



Yes, oxygenate is the correct term.




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