Alcohol

Word ALCOHOL
Character 7
Hyphenation al co hol
Pronunciations /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/

Definitions and meanings of "Alcohol"

What do we mean by alcohol?

Any of a series of hydroxyl compounds, the simplest of which are derived from saturated hydrocarbons, have the general formula CnH2n+1OH, and include ethanol and methanol. noun

A colorless volatile flammable liquid, C2H5OH, synthesized or obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches and widely used, either pure or denatured, as a solvent and in drugs, cleaning solutions, explosives, and intoxicating beverages. noun

Intoxicating beverages containing ethanol considered as a group. noun

A liquid, ethyl hydrate, C2H5OH, formed by the fermentation of aqueous sugar-solutions, or by the destructive distillation of organic bodies, as wood. noun

In popular usage, any liquor containing this spirit. noun

In organic chemistry, the general name of a series of compounds which may be regarded as derived from the normal hydrocarbons by replacing hydrogen with the group OH, or hydroxyl, and which correspond to the hydroxids of the metals. noun

An impalpable powder. noun

An impalpable powder. noun

The fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation. noun

Pure spirit of wine; pure or highly rectified spirit (called also ethyl alcohol or ethanol, CH3.CH2.OH); 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. noun

A class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. Chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals noun

Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH). noun

An intoxicating beverage made by the fermentation of sugar or sugar-containing material. noun

A liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent noun

Any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation noun

Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

Ethanol.

Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

Any very fine powder.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Alcohol

The word "alcohol" in example sentences

Methyl alcohol is obtained entirely from this source, and on this account is commonly called _wood alcohol_. ❋ William McPherson (N/A)

In chemistry, the term alcohol is applied to a large family of substances with a similar molecular structure. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

Our word alcohol comes from medieval Arab alchemy, which strongly influenced Western science and gave it several other important terms, including chemistry, alkali, and algebra. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

The term alcohol withdrawal syndrome is used for describing the whole group of symptoms that occur as a result of sudden withdrawal from alcohol after a prolonged period of consumption. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The higher alcohol is a function of its California roots, but it was like satin sheets in the mouth. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If it has a downside, I would argue the alcohol is a little high; a couple of glasses of this wine and you really start to feel it. ❋ Will Lyons (2010)

Once the alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream, the blood carries it across the blood-brain barrier. ❋ Unknown (2008)

So there can be a debate as to whether the alcohol is there naturally or has been put in. ❋ JDsg (2007)

This data provides what I call the alcohol, caffeine, tobacco index of perceived health. ❋ Unknown (2005)

he term alcohol allergy is often referred to as alcohol intolerance rather than allergy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And up to the 17th century in this country the word alcohol was employed to signify any very fine powder; you find it in Robert Boyle's works that he uses "alcohol" for a very fine subtle powder. ❋ Thomas Henry Huxley (1860)

Strangely, the one text that never says a bad word about alcohol is the New Testament. serial catowner Says: ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is also not as high in alcohol being 7.4% alc./vol. That is exactly how Mama likes it; sweet yet not strong! ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nowhere did he mention any of the differences across Europe in how alcohol is consumed, and how these impact health outcomes. ❋ Stanton Peele (2010)

I hope that my journey in a society that celebrates its addictions might help others to know that recovery from the misuse of sex, food, drugs, work, alcohol, is possible. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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