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Alcohol

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Alcohol"

noun

1
Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
2
Ethanol.
3
Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
4
Any very fine powder.

🔄 Synonyms of "Alcohol"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
inebriantnoun	An intoxicating agent.
drinknoun	(ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
intoxicantnoun	Something which intoxicates; an intoxicating agent.
alcoholic beverage	Drinks containing alcohol are typically divided into three classes—beers, wines, and spirits—with alcohol contents between 3% and 50%.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Alcohol"

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Word	Definition
drinknoun	A beverage.
intoxicantnoun	Something which intoxicates; an intoxicating agent.
inebriantnoun	An intoxicating agent.
alcoholic beverage	Drinks containing alcohol are typically divided into three classes—beers, wines, and spirits—with alcohol contents between 3% and 50%.
ethanolnoun	Specifically, this form of alcohol as a fuel.
isopropylnoun	(chemistry) The univalent organic radical (CH₃)₂CH-.
ethylnoun	(organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₂H₅, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
antisepticnoun	(pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
ryenoun	A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder.
winenoun	An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
beveragenoun	A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, usually excluding water.
brandynoun	(uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
tequilanoun	An alcoholic liquor distilled from the fermented juice of the Central American century plant Agave tequilana.
ginnoun	A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.
bourbonnoun	A whiskey distilled from a mixture of grains in which at least 51% is corn, aged in charred, new oak barrels. Made in the United States.
saucenoun	A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.
liquornoun	(chiefly US, Canada, Australia) Strong (high-ABV) alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation.
alcoholismnoun	A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
boozenoun	(colloquial, uncountable) Any alcoholic beverage.
alcoholicnoun	A person who is addicted to alcohol.