Alcohol
/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
Definitions
- (n.) A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of fermented and distilled liquors.
The law regulates the sale of alcohol to minors.
- (n.) Any organic compound with one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a carbon atom.
Methanol is a type of alcohol used industrially.
Forms
- alcohols
Commentary
"Alcohol" commonly refers to ethanol in legal contexts involving intoxication; specifying type may be necessary for clarity.
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