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alcohol

/ˈælkəhɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does alcohol mean?

noun

A clear, colorless, and highly volatile liquid that is the intoxicating and psychoactive substance in fermented beverages, such as beer, wine, and spirits.

Example

"The bartender poured a shot of alcohol into the glass."

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