alcohol
/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: alcohols
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một lớp hợp chất hữu cơ chứa nhóm chức hydroxyl
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Noun
Examples
Our stomachs and livers have an enzyme known as alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down ethanol to make it less toxic for our bodies, said Atlanta gastroenterologist Dr. Preston Stewart.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Ethanol.
NounRegister: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alcohol” mean?
Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
Is “alcohol” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.