alcohol (Meaning)
alcohol (n)
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
alcohol (n.)
An impalpable powder.
The fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation.
Pure spirit of wine; pure or highly rectified spirit (called also ethyl alcohol); the spirituous or intoxicating element of fermented or distilled liquors, or more loosely a liquid containing it in considerable quantity. It is extracted by simple distillation from various vegetable juices and infusions of a saccharine nature, which have undergone vinous fermentation.
A class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. Chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals; as, the radical ethyl forms common or ethyl alcohol (C2H5.OH); methyl forms methyl alcohol (CH3.OH) or wood spirit; amyl forms amyl alcohol (C5H11.OH) or fusel oil, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of alcohol
alcohol Sentence Examples
- After a long day at work, she decided to unwind with a glass of red wine, savoring the alcohol's soothing effect.
- The bartender mixed a refreshing cocktail, carefully measuring each alcohol to create the perfect blend of flavors.
- In organic chemistry, alcohol is a functional group characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) group.
- He was cautious about drinking too much alcohol at the party, mindful of the potential consequences.
- The surgeon used alcohol to sterilize the equipment before the delicate medical procedure.
- The store clerk asked for identification to verify the customer's age before selling any alcohol.
- The patient's medical history indicated a sensitivity to alcohol, prompting the doctor to recommend abstaining from alcoholic beverages.
- In many cultures, alcohol plays a significant role in social gatherings and celebrations.
- The strict laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol vary from country to country.
- The fermentation process is essential in the production of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits.
FAQs About the word alcohol
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent, any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillationAn impalp
booze, drink,liquor, rum, tequila, ale, juice, grog, stimulant, potable
nonintoxicant, nonintoxicant,,
After a long day at work, she decided to unwind with a glass of red wine, savoring the alcohol's soothing effect.
The bartender mixed a refreshing cocktail, carefully measuring each alcohol to create the perfect blend of flavors.
In organic chemistry, alcohol is a functional group characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) group.
He was cautious about drinking too much alcohol at the party, mindful of the potential consequences.
