ethyl alcohol
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(noun) the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel |
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Synonyms: ethanol, fermentation alcohol, grain alcohol |
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Related Words: absolute alcohol, alcohol, denatured alcohol, plant product, spirits of wine |
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(noun) nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent or 190 proof used for blending with straight whiskies and in making gin and liqueurs |
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Synonyms: neutral spirits |
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Related Words: alcohol, alcoholic beverage, drink, inebriant, intoxicant |
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