alcól — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
alcól is used for these senses in English:
- alcohol (organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
- alcohol (uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
- spirit (usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
alcohol — full definition
- noun Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
- noun Drinks that contain ethanol, considered as a group.
- noun In chemistry, any of a family of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group, of which ethanol is just one example.
spirit — full definition
- noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
- noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
- noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
- noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
- noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.