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alcohol

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A clear, colorless, volatile flammable liquid used as a solvent and in the production of methanol, ethanol, and denaturants. It is also the intoxicating agent in beverages such as beer, wine, and liquor.

    - "Alcohol is used as a solvent in various industries."
    - "Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to health problems."
    - "The alcohol content in beer varies depending on the brewing process."
  • noun

    A class of organic compounds having one or more hydroxyl groups.

    - "Methanol and ethanol are both types of alcohol."
    - "Alcohols are used as fuels and solvents."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/



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  2. /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with alcohol
hoolio , poolio , moolio
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Algebra (en) : A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols to solve equations and study structures.

  2. Aloud (en) : In a voice that can be heard by others; not in silence.

Variants
List of all variants of alcohol that leads to same result
alcohol , alcohols , alcohol by volume , alcohol use disorder , alcohol use disorders , alcohol-use disorder , alcohol-use disorders , amyl alcohol , amyl alcohols , anti-alcohol , butyl alcohol , butyl alcohols , cetyl alcohol , cetyl alcohols , ethyl alcohol , ethyl alcohols , fetal alcohol syndrome , fetal alcohol syndromes , grain alcohol , grain alcohols
Etymology
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From Old French alcohole, from alkohol, from Arabic al-kuhūl, meaning 'spirituous liquor'.

Trivia
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  1. Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

  2. Methanol is a toxic form of alcohol that can cause blindness and death if ingested.

  3. The oldest known evidence of alcoholic beverages dates back to 7000 BC.

Related Concepts
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  1. Intoxication: A condition resulting from the consumption of an intoxicant, characterized by a loss of normal mental or physical control.

  2. Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by the consumption of alcohol at levels harmful to health. It is often marked by an inability to stop drinking despite adverse consequences.

Culture
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Alcohol has been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been used for medicinal purposes, religious ceremonies, social gatherings, and as a form of currency. Alcohol is a common theme in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "alcohol"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clear, colorless liquid being poured into a glass. Visualize the bubbles forming on the surface as the alcohol evaporates.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'alcohol' with the image of a glass of beer, wine, or liquor.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A Long Obnoxious Drunk' to remember that alcohol is a long-chain organic compound.

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