alcohol

US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

UK /'ælkəhɒl/

B1

other

  • A colorless volatile flammable liquid produced by the natural fermentation of sugars; also the intoxicating ingredient of wine, beer, and other drinks.
  • Any organic compound whose molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a carbon atom.

noun

  • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer