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What does alcohol mean?

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Noun
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
  2. (colloquial) Ethanol.
  3. (uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
  4. (obsolete) Any very fine powder.
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This is a modified mixture of Carnoy's fluid containing absolute alcohol, chloroform, and glacial acetic acid.
There was also an above average suicide rate compared to other ethnic minorities and high levels of alcohol abuse.
They got her into the cabin and Mr Adams, trained in first aid, cleaned her cuts and abrasions with alcohol.
Lesser quality absinthe was made by adding plant extracts to lower grade alcohol.
He is, for now, on the wagon, having recognised he has alcohol and financial problems.
It's a great cause and I know from my own futile efforts to stay on the wagon, a great gesture from the alcohol loving Smith.

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