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alcohol (noun)
Alcohol refers to a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by the natural fermentation of sugars, primarily ethanol, and is the intoxicating agent in alcoholic drinks. It carries connotations ranging from social celebration and relaxation to potential health risks, addiction, and impaired judgment. Typically, the word is used to discuss beverages like beer, wine, and spirits, or in a broader scientific context for a class of organic compounds.
Think of 'AL' (a guy) and 'CO' (his company) having a 'HOL' (holiday) with some drinks. AL-CO-HOL.
I drank many alcohols. → I drank a lot of alcohol.
This is an alcohol drink. → This is an alcoholic drink.
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