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alcohol in German

alcohol in German is Alkohol, Weingeist, Branntwein — alcohol means ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.

alcohol in German

Alkohol
noun
(organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
Alkohol
noun
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
Weingeist
noun
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
Branntwein
noun
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

What does "alcohol" mean?

  1. noun Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
    "She avoids alcohol during the week."
  2. noun Drinks that contain ethanol, considered as a group.
    "The store doesn't sell alcohol after 10pm."
  3. noun In chemistry, any of a family of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group, of which ethanol is just one example.
    "Isopropyl alcohol is used to clean wounds, not drunk."

alcohol in a sentence

  • She avoids alcohol during the week.
  • The recipe calls for wine, but the alcohol cooks off during simmering.
  • The store doesn't sell alcohol after 10pm.
  • Isopropyl alcohol is used to clean wounds, not drunk.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "alcohol" in German?

"alcohol" in German is Alkohol, Weingeist, Branntwein. alcohol means: Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.

How do you use "alcohol" in a sentence?

Example: "She avoids alcohol during the week." In German, "alcohol" is Alkohol, Weingeist, Branntwein.

Are there other ways to say "alcohol" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "alcohol": Alkohol, Weingeist, Branntwein.

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