Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alcool

Noun

/ˈæl.kə.hɔl/

Definition

A colorless, flammable liquid that is used as a solvent, in the manufacture of chemicals, and as a beverage.

Examples

Many individuals choose to avoid alcool for health reasons.
In cooking, alcool can be used to enhance the flavors of certain dishes.
Alcool is often consumed in social settings, leading to various cultural practices.

Meaning

Alcool, or alcohol, refers to a broad class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups. Commonly, it denotes ethanol, which is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.