alcohol

From Wiktionary

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
• SAMPA: /"{l.k@.hVl/
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[change] Noun

Singular alcohol

Plural alcohols

1. (uncountable) Alcohol is the chemical in some drinks that makes you drunk (intoxicated).

   Beer, wine, and whiskey all have alcohol in them.

2. (countable & uncountable) Another chemical similar to the one that makes you drunk.

   The scientist used an alcohol to fuel the burner.

[change] Related words

• alcoholic
• alcoholism
• non-alcoholic