Intoxicant: meaning, definitions and examples

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intoxicant

[ ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt ]

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substance abuse

A substance that causes intoxication, especially an alcoholic drink.

Synonyms

alcohol, booze, drink

Examples of usage

He was arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
The sale of intoxicants to minors is strictly prohibited.

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legal context

A legal term used to refer to substances that can impair a person's ability to drive or operate machinery.

Synonyms

drug, substance

Examples of usage

The law prohibits the consumption of intoxicants while operating a vehicle.
Employers have the right to conduct drug tests to detect intoxicants in their employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "intoxicant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intoxicante

🇮🇳 मादक पदार्थ

🇩🇪 Rauschmittel

🇮🇩 zat memabukkan

🇺🇦 інтоксикант

🇵🇱 środek odurzający

🇯🇵 中毒性物質

🇫🇷 intoxicant

🇪🇸 intoxicante

🇹🇷 sarhoş edici madde

🇰🇷 중독성 물질

🇸🇦 مسكر

🇨🇿 intoxikant

🇸🇰 intoxikant

🇨🇳 致醉剂

🇸🇮 intoksikant

🇮🇸 vímuefni

🇰🇿 есірткі

🇬🇪 ინტოქსიკანტი

🇦🇿 intoksikant

🇲🇽 intoxicante

Word origin

The word 'intoxicant' originated from the Latin word 'intoxicantem' which means 'poisonous'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Throughout history, intoxicants have been used for various purposes, including religious, social, and medicinal reasons. However, the misuse and abuse of intoxicants have also led to numerous negative consequences, such as addiction, health issues, and legal problems.