alcohols
Ethanol and methanol
Alcohols is the plural of alcohol, referring to multiple types or instances.
In chemistry, alcohols are organic compounds containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom—ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol are common examples.
In everyday speech, alcohols usually means different kinds of alcoholic beverages: The store carries wines, beers, and spirits among its alcohols.
Drinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- propanolThree-carbon hydroxyl compound
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- butanolFour-carbon alcohol solvent
glycol · glycerol · phenol · polyol · hydroxyl · fermentation · distillation · denatured
Oak-aged grain spirit
- wineFermented grape beverage
- beerFermented grain drink
- vodkaClear distilled spirit
- rumMolasses-based liquor
tequila · gin · brandy · cognac · champagne · liqueur · spirits · cocktail
Fuel from organic sources
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- renewableCapable of restoration
biodiesel · octane · energy · emissions · engine · alternative · sugarcane · cellulosic
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
antimicrobial · cleaning · swab · isopropyl · ethyl · tincture · astringent · topical
Breaking up completely
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- thinnerLiquid diluting agent
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- extractionAct of removing
stripper · cleaning · shellac · varnish · lacquer · resin · industrial · denatured
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- propanolThree-carbon hydroxyl compound
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
butanol · glycol · glycerol · phenol · polyol · hydroxyl · fermentation · distillation · denatured · proof
whiskey
Oak-aged grain spirit
rum · tequila · gin · brandy · cognac · champagne · liqueur · spirits · cocktail · sake
biofuel
Fuel from organic sources
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
renewable · biodiesel · octane · energy · emissions · engine · alternative · sugarcane · cellulosic
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
antibacterial · antimicrobial · cleaning · swab · isopropyl · ethyl · tincture · astringent · topical · medicinal
dissolution
Breaking up completely
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- thinnerLiquid diluting agent
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
extraction · stripper · cleaning · shellac · varnish · lacquer · resin · industrial · denatured · reagent
drunkenness
Impaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
hangover · impaired · sloshed · woozy · stupor · slurred · stagger · lightheaded · blackout · sobriety
- alcoholsmethanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- chemistryatom, atoms, organic chemistry, molecule, chemistry
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alkane, ethane, propane, alkene
- solventsacetone, chloroform, ether, benzene, toluene
- aroma chemicalsvanillin, limonene, menthol, benzaldehyde, camphor
alcoholsnon-alcoholic beverages
Drinks lacking intoxicating content
soft drinks · mocktails · sodas · juices · water
- rubbing alcoholAntiseptic cleaning solution
- alcohol abstinenceAvoiding intoxicating beverages entirely
- alcoholic drinkBeverage containing ethanol
- alcohol poisoningHarmful excess from drinking
- Alcoholics AnonymousRecovery fellowship for addicts
- no alcoholFree of intoxicating beverages
alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholism, alcoholics, rubbing alcohol, nonalcoholic, grain alcohol, antialcoholic, isopropyl alcohol