Alcohol: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
alcohol
[ หalkษhษl ]
drinking
A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to health problems.
- She decided to quit alcohol and live a healthier lifestyle.
chemistry
Any organic compound whose molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a carbon atom.
Synonyms
ethanol, isopropanol, methanol
Examples of usage
- Ethanol is the most common type of alcohol used in alcoholic beverages.
- Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used as a disinfectant.
Translations
Translations of the word "alcohol" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รกlcool
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Alkohol
๐ฎ๐ฉ alkohol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั
๐ต๐ฑ alkohol
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใซใณใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท alcool
๐ช๐ธ alcohol
๐น๐ท alkol
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฝ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ alkohol
๐ธ๐ฐ alkohol
๐จ๐ณ ้ ็ฒพ
๐ธ๐ฎ alkohol
๐ฎ๐ธ รกfengi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฐแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spirt
๐ฒ๐ฝ alcohol
Word origin
The word 'alcohol' originates from the Arabic term 'al-kuแธฅl' which means 'body-eating spirit'. This term originally referred to a fine powder produced by sublimation that was used in the Middle Ages as an essential component of cosmetics, perfumes, and medical potions. The modern usage of the term to refer to intoxicating drinks dates back to the 18th century.
See also: alcoholic.