alcohol
//ˈælkəhɒl//
Noun
alcoholSingular
alcoholsPlural
1
A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Wine contains about 12% alcohol.
2
Drinks containing ethanol, especially when consumed as beverages.
He doesn't drink alcohol for health reasons.
3
Any organic compound containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a carbon atom.
Methanol and ethanol are both examples of alcohols in chemistry.