What does alcohol mean?
Alcohol means (organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH)..
Alcohol
/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ · noun
Meaning
(organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH)..
Definitions by Sense
- (organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
- (pharmacology, colloquial) Ethanol.
- (uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
- (obsolete) Any very fine powder.
Example Sentences
Our stomachs and livers have an enzyme known as alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down ethanol to make it less toxic for our bodies, said Atlanta gastroenterologist Dr. Preston Stewart.
Risk is everywhere. From tabloid headlines insisting that coffee causes cancer (yesterday, of course, it cured it) to stern government warnings about alcohol and driving, the world is teeming with goblins.
Synonyms for alcohol
Antonyms for alcohol
Related Words
Word Forms
- alcohols
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for alcohol?
Common synonyms include alcohol, adult beverage, bevvy, booze.
What is the opposite of alcohol?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use alcohol in a sentence?
Our stomachs and livers have an enzyme known as alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down ethanol to make it less toxic for our bodies, said Atlanta gastroenterologist Dr. Preston Stewart.
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