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Sherwood Boehlert

Meaning of "alcohol" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALCOHOL

Via New Latin from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-kuhl powdered antimony.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ALCOHOL

alcohol  [ˈælkəˌhɒl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALCOHOL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alcohol is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALCOHOL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

alcohol

Alcohol

In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms. An important class of alcohols are the simple acyclic alcohols, the general formula for which is CnH2n+1OH. Of these ethanol is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages; in common speech the word alcohol refers to ethanol. Other alcohols are usually described with a clarifying adjective, as in isopropyl alcohol or wood alcohol. The suffix -ol appears in the IUPAC chemical name of all substances where the hydroxyl group is the functional group with the highest priority; in substances where a higher priority group is present the prefix hydroxy- will appear in the IUPAC name. The suffix -ol in non-systematic names also typically indicates that the substance includes a hydroxyl functional group and, so, can be termed an alcohol. But many substances, particularly sugars contain hydroxyl functional groups without using the suffix.

Definition of alcohol in the English dictionary

The definition of alcohol in the dictionary is Also called: ethanol, ethyl alcohol. a colourless flammable liquid, the active principle of intoxicating drinks, produced by the fermentation of sugars, esp glucose, and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: C2H5OH. Other definition of alcohol is a drink or drinks containing this substance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALCOHOL


antialcohol
ˌæntɪˈælkəhɒl
gasahol
ˈɡæsəˌhɒl
gasohol
ˈɡæsəˌhɒl
Jehol
dʒəˈhɒl
polyalcohol
ˌpɒlɪˈælkəhɒl
thioalcohol
ˌθaɪəʊˈælkəˌhɒl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALCOHOL

alco
Alcock
alcohol abuse
alcohol abuser
alcohol consumption
alcohol content
alcohol patch
alcohol-free
alcoholic
alcoholically
alcoholicity
Alcoholics Anonymous
alcoholisation
alcoholise
alcoholism
alcoholization
alcoholize
alcoholometer
alcoholometry

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALCOHOL

absolute alcohol
allyl alcohol
amyl alcohol
blood alcohol
Bohol
bornyl alcohol
butyl alcohol
denatured alcohol
dihydric alcohol
ethyl alcohol
grain alcohol
isopropyl alcohol
lauryl alcohol
low-alcohol
methyl alcohol
rubbing alcohol
trihydric alcohol
wood alcohol

Synonyms and antonyms of alcohol in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ALCOHOL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «alcohol» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of alcohol

Translation of «alcohol» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALCOHOL

Find out the translation of alcohol to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alcohol from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alcohol» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

酒精
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alcohol
570 millions of speakers

English

alcohol
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शराब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كُحُول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

алкоголь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

álcool
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এলকোহল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alcool
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alkohol
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Alkohol
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルコール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알코올
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alkohol
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rượu cồn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अल्कोहोल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alkol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alcol
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alkohol
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

алкогольні напої
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alcool
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οινόπνευμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alkohol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alkohol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alkohol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alcohol

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALCOHOL»

The term «alcohol» is very widely used and occupies the 4.483 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALCOHOL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «alcohol» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «alcohol» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alcohol

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10 QUOTES WITH «ALCOHOL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alcohol.
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Mustafa Akyol
The main bone of contention is whether Islamic injunctions are legal or moral categories. When Muslims say Islam commands daily prayers or bans alcohol, are they talking about public obligations that will be enforced by the state or personal ones that will be judged by God?
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Kirstie Alley
Indians have a big problem with alcohol and drugs. I grew up with an admiration for their culture and was sensitive to their problems.
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Trey Anastasio
My life was a complete catatrophe. I was very, very sick from drugs and alcohol.
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Dale Archer
We put more emphasis on who can drive a car than on who can be a parent. And I think there ought to be mandatory parenting classes starting in high school, and you should have to have a license to be able to be a parent to explain that you don't give alcohol to kids.
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Xavier Becerra
It is critical that parents and other trusted adults initiate conversations with kids about underage drinking well in advance of the first time they are faced with a decision regarding alcohol.
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Xavier Becerra
The good news is that parents are the leading influence on kids' decision not to drink alcohol.
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Sherwood Boehlert
Craft brewers are committed to promoting the safe and moderate consumption of their beverage, and work closely with their communities to prevent underage drinking and alcohol abuse.
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Bobby Bowden
I was always going to church with my mom, dad and sister. I was literally raised under the godly influence both at home and church. There was no alcohol and no smoking at our house. That was the way a Bowden was supposed to live. My dad always told me to represent the Bowden name in a respectful manner.
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Gro Harlem Brundtland
Such lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, little physical activity and low dietary calcium intake are risk factors for osteoporosis as well as for many other non-communicable diseases.
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Augusten Burroughs
I think people tend to see the bigger point, which is maybe not fitting in and feeling like you didn't have the childhood that you expected you would have, or that you felt lonely or struggled with drugs and alcohol or just that you were able to achieve your dreams.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALCOHOL»

Discover the use of alcohol in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alcohol and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine
And throughout the book, Braun takes us on many engaging factual sidetrips--we learn, for instance, that Theodore Roosevelt coined the phrase "Good to the last drop" used by Maxwell House ever since; that distances between Tibetan villages ...
Stephen Braun, 1996
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Alcohol
This book also contains sections on adolescent and college student alcohol use.
Peter L. Myers, Richard E. Isralowitz, 2011
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Alcohol
Presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of issues on the subject of alcohol, including whether alcohol is harmful to society, how underage drinking can be prevented, and how drunk driving can be reduced.
Scott Barbour, 2006
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Alcohol
Discusses alcohol's effect on human health and on society, whether underage drinking is a serious problem, and whether alcohol-related problems can be treated and prevented.
Andrea C. Nakaya, 2007
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Alcohol: Methods and Protocols
Comprehensive and highly specific, this book strives to further spur investigators to delve into the complex and fascinating processes of the adaptive and maladaptive responses humans have developed to the consumption of alcohol.
Laura E. Nagy, 2008
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Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse: Reaching Teens ...
This volume reviews a range of empirically supported approaches to prevention and treatment of adolescent substance use problems.
Peter M. Monti, Suzanne M. Colby, Tracy A. O'Leary, 2012
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Preventing Alcohol Abuse: Alcohol, Culture, and Control
The prevailing approach to preventing or reducing alcohol problems is generally ineffective, often counter-productive.
David J. Hanson, 1995
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Easy Way to Control Alcohol
This text is bold and controversial and takes issue with many experts in the field and much received wisdom. It dispels all illusions about the benefit of alcohol, promises no withdrawl symptoms and removes the desire and need for alcohol.
Allen Carr, 2009
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Alcohol
This title looks at alcohol and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.
Jane Bingham, 2005
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The Science of Drinking: How Alcohol Affects Your Body and Mind
After reading this book, readers will enjoy their next drink with a fuller and safer understanding of why they're enjoying it.
Amitava Dasgupta, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALCOHOL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alcohol is used in the context of the following news items.
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NT mandatory alcohol rehabilitation has 'little evidence' to justify it …
The Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Act involves the 'dubious' application of medical intervention, and is 'disturbing' in only targeting problem ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Three-year-old suffered severe alcohol poisoning after becoming …
Parents are being warned about the dangers of hand sanitisers after a toddler was left hospitalised with severe alcohol poisoning. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Moderate alcohol consumption 'doubles' risk of throat, mouth …
Drinking moderate levels of alcohol significantly increases a person's risk of developing mouth and throat cancer, new data has revealed, ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
4
Where can you buy alcohol in Alabama on Sunday?
Greene County only allows Sunday alcohol sales at its dog track. Almost all Baldwin County cities allow Sunday sales, including off-premise. «AL.com, Jul 15»
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Lawmakers weigh powdered alcohol ban
The House recently approved legislation to ban the sale, possession and consumption of powdered alcohol. The bill is now in the Senate Law ... «Scranton Times-Tribune, Jul 15»
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Publicans lobbied to ban sale of alcohol at sports clubhouses
A trade association representing Dublin's publicans had lobbied the Government to ban the sale of alcohol at sports clubhouses instead of ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
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Devils Lake starts hotline for reporting alcohol abuse
Devils Lake, ND (Forum News Service) - A program that began as an informal way to curb underage drinking parties has expanded into a ... «WDAZ, Jul 15»
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Andrew Flintoff says giving up alcohol has helped his battle against …
Andrew Flintoff says giving up alcohol has helped his battle against depression. • Ex-England player says 2007 pedalo incident revealed ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Police: Alcohol may be factor in Eaton Township crash that injured five
EATON TOWNSHIP, Ohio– Police say alcohol may be a factor in a four-car accident that injured five people on Sunday in Eaton Township. «fox8.com, Jul 15»
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Did This Federal Study Just Imply That Marijuana Is Safer Than …
Specifically, users were taken to a peak breath alcohol concentration of 0.065% and a THC concentration of 13.1 micrograms per liter. «Motley Fool, Jul 15»

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