alcohol
n. spirit, intoxicating liquid; chemical compound containing an alkyl group and a hydroxyl group | ||||
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Alcohol Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Alcohol
(n.)
The fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation.
(n.)
Pure spirit of wine; pure or highly rectified spirit (called also ethyl alcohol); 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.
(n.)
An impalpable powder.
(n.)
A class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. Chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals; as, the radical ethyl forms common or ethyl alcohol (C2H5.OH); methyl forms methyl alcohol (CH3.OH) or wood spirit; amyl forms amyl alcohol (C5H11.OH) or fusel oil, etc.
(n.)
The fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation.
(n.)
Pure spirit of wine; pure or highly rectified spirit (called also ethyl alcohol); 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.
(n.)
An impalpable powder.
(n.)
A class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. Chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals; as, the radical ethyl forms common or ethyl alcohol (C2H5.OH); methyl forms methyl alcohol (CH3.OH) or wood spirit; amyl forms amyl alcohol (C5H11.OH) or fusel oil, etc.
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alcohol
Noun
1. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him"
(synonym) alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriant
(hypernym) beverage, drink, drinkable, potable
(hyponym) proof spirit
(derivation) alcoholize, alcoholise
2. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
(hypernym) liquid
(hyponym) methanol, methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood spirit
Noun
1. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him"
(synonym) alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriant
(hypernym) beverage, drink, drinkable, potable
(hyponym) proof spirit
(derivation) alcoholize, alcoholise
2. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
(hypernym) liquid
(hyponym) methanol, methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood spirit
| hEnglish - advanced version |
alcohol
alcohol
\al"co*hol\ (ăl"k&osl;*h&obreve;l), n. [cf. f. alcool, formerly written alcohol, sp. alcohol alcohol, antimony, galena, osp. alcofol; all fr. ar. al-kohl a powder of antimony or galena, to paint the eyebrows with. the name was afterwards applied, on account of the fineness of this powder, to highly rectified spirits, a signification unknown in arabia. the sp. word has both meanings. cf. alquifou.]
1. an impalpable powder. [obs.]
2. the fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation. [obs.]
3. pure spirit of wine; pure or highly rectified spirit (called also ethyl alcohol); 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.
note: as used in the u. s. "pharmacopœia," alcohol contains 91 per cent by weight of ethyl alcohol and 9 per cent of water; and diluted alcohol (proof spirit) contains 45.5 per cent by weight of ethyl alcohol and 54.5 per cent of water.
4. (organic chem.) a class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals; as, the radical ethyl forms common or ethyl alcohol (c2h5.oh); methyl forms methyl alcohol (ch3.oh) or wood spirit; amyl forms amyl alcohol (c5h11.oh) or fusel oil, etc.
similar words(23)
isopropyl alcohol
sulphur alcohol
alcohol-dependent
alcohol amnestic disorder
ceryl alcohol
glycidic alcohol
rubbing alcohol
primary alcohol
lauryl alcohol
wood alcohol
cetyl alcohol
cetylic alcohol
secondary alcohol
alcohol addiction
cerotic alcohol
amyl alcohol
cinnamic or styryl alcohol
methyl alcohol
myricyl alcohol
hydroxy-benzyl alcohol
ethyl alcohol
tribromoethyl alcohol
amylic alcohol
alcohol
\al"co*hol\ (ăl"k&osl;*h&obreve;l), n. [cf. f. alcool, formerly written alcohol, sp. alcohol alcohol, antimony, galena, osp. alcofol; all fr. ar. al-kohl a powder of antimony or galena, to paint the eyebrows with. the name was afterwards applied, on account of the fineness of this powder, to highly rectified spirits, a signification unknown in arabia. the sp. word has both meanings. cf. alquifou.]
1. an impalpable powder. [obs.]
2. the fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation. [obs.]
3. pure spirit of wine; pure or highly rectified spirit (called also ethyl alcohol); 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.
note: as used in the u. s. "pharmacopœia," alcohol contains 91 per cent by weight of ethyl alcohol and 9 per cent of water; and diluted alcohol (proof spirit) contains 45.5 per cent by weight of ethyl alcohol and 54.5 per cent of water.
4. (organic chem.) a class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals; as, the radical ethyl forms common or ethyl alcohol (c2h5.oh); methyl forms methyl alcohol (ch3.oh) or wood spirit; amyl forms amyl alcohol (c5h11.oh) or fusel oil, etc.
similar words(23)
isopropyl alcohol
sulphur alcohol
alcohol-dependent
alcohol amnestic disorder
ceryl alcohol
glycidic alcohol
rubbing alcohol
primary alcohol
lauryl alcohol
wood alcohol
cetyl alcohol
cetylic alcohol
secondary alcohol
alcohol addiction
cerotic alcohol
amyl alcohol
cinnamic or styryl alcohol
methyl alcohol
myricyl alcohol
hydroxy-benzyl alcohol
ethyl alcohol
tribromoethyl alcohol
amylic alcohol
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alcohol
A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste.
A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste.
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alcohol
alcól
alcól
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Gwirf
Gwirf = n. alcohol
Gwirf = n. alcohol
Alcohol Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Alcohol
The family name of a group of organic chemical compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The series of molecules vary in chain length and are composed of a hydrocarbon plus a hydroxyl group; CH(3)-(CH(2))n-OH (e.g., methanol, ethanol, and tertiary butyl alcohol).
The family name of a group of organic chemical compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The series of molecules vary in chain length and are composed of a hydrocarbon plus a hydroxyl group; CH(3)-(CH(2))n-OH (e.g., methanol, ethanol, and tertiary butyl alcohol).
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Alcohol Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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alcohol
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alcohol
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alcohol
Alcohol Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
alcohol
noun
pure colourless liquid, which forms part of drinks such as wine and whisky, and which is formed by the action of yeast on sugar solutions
alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction = condition where a patient is addicted to drinking alcohol and cannot stop
alcohol poisoning = poisoning and disease caused by excessive drinking of alcohol
pure alcohol or ethyl alcohol or ethanol = colourless liquid, which is the basis of drinking alcohols (whisky, gin, vodka, etc.) and which is also used in medicines and as a disinfectant
denatured alcohol = ethyl alcohol (such as methylated spirit, rubbing alcohol, surgical spirit) with an additive (usually methyl alcohol) to make it unpleasant to drink
methyl alcohol = wood alcohol (poisonous alcohol used for heating)
alcohol rub = rubbing a bedridden patient with alcohol to help protect against bedsores and as a tonic
noun
pure colourless liquid, which forms part of drinks such as wine and whisky, and which is formed by the action of yeast on sugar solutions
alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction = condition where a patient is addicted to drinking alcohol and cannot stop
alcohol poisoning = poisoning and disease caused by excessive drinking of alcohol
pure alcohol or ethyl alcohol or ethanol = colourless liquid, which is the basis of drinking alcohols (whisky, gin, vodka, etc.) and which is also used in medicines and as a disinfectant
denatured alcohol = ethyl alcohol (such as methylated spirit, rubbing alcohol, surgical spirit) with an additive (usually methyl alcohol) to make it unpleasant to drink
methyl alcohol = wood alcohol (poisonous alcohol used for heating)
alcohol rub = rubbing a bedridden patient with alcohol to help protect against bedsores and as a tonic
| EUFIC Nutrition Glossary |
Alcohol
The common name for the substance with the chemical names ethyl alcohol or ethanol. Produced during fermentation of sugars by yeasts, it is the characteristic component of alcohol beverages.
The common name for the substance with the chemical names ethyl alcohol or ethanol. Produced during fermentation of sugars by yeasts, it is the characteristic component of alcohol beverages.
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Alcohol
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Alcohol Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Alcohol
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alcohol
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Alcohol Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Alcohol
Mood and attitude altering chemical that is a substance often abused by individuals. It is exceedingly dangerous for divers underwater due to it's ability to alter the decision making processes.
Mood and attitude altering chemical that is a substance often abused by individuals. It is exceedingly dangerous for divers underwater due to it's ability to alter the decision making processes.
Alcohol Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which a hydroxyl group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom of an alkyl or substituted alkyl group. The general formula for a simple acyclic alcohol is CnH2n+1OH.
In layman's terms, the word alcohol (, "al-kuḥl") usually refers to ethanol, also known as grain alcohol or (older) spirits of wine, or to any alcoholic beverage. Ethanol is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild odor which can be obtained by the fermentation of sugars. (Industrially, it is more commonly obtained by ethylene hydration — the reaction of ethylene with water in the presence of phosphoric acid.) Ethanol is the most widely used depressant in the world, and has been for thousands of years. This sense underlies the term alcoholism (addiction to alcohol).
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