alcohol

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ · noun

Meaning

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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

drink(English)intoxicant(English)inebriant(English)alcoholic beverage(English)ethanol(English)isopropyl(English)ethyl(English)antiseptic(English)intoxication(English)binge(English)atf(English)methanol(English)

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Sources

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