alcohol
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- noun
- /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/
- In the present study, excessive alcohol use was reported by the high distress group.
- alcohol use
- drugs and alcohol
- alcohol consumption
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- Why do you need to numb yourself with alcohol at night to relax?
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Examples
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According to these results, individuals' rates of alcohol consumption decrease with increasing scores of social anxiety.
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So it is writing about alcohol that helps me stay sober.
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Where did you guys get all this alcohol?
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The second issue with alcohol is that it fragments your sleep.
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Mixing with alcohol is fine, just not while driving.
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In the past 30 days, have you had any alcohol to drink other than a few sips?
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Young men's vulnerability to the use or abuse of alcohol has also been documented in other studies.
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Correction of the underlying risk factor, such as excess alcohol or caffeine, could reduce risk.
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You know that alcohol can affect your judgment if consumed in large quantities.
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Many people choose to avoid alcohol during their workouts to stay hydrated.
Synonyms
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A strong alcoholic drink made by distilling, like whiskey or vodka
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Alcohol that people have at parties or with friends
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A strong alcoholic drink made from grains or fruits
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A drink that contains alcohol, like beer or wine
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Strong alcoholic drinks like whiskey, vodka, or gin
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An alcoholic drink enjoyed with friends
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An alcoholic drink stronger than beer or wine, like whiskey and vodka
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A drink that contains alcohol, like beer or wine
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A strong alcoholic drink like whiskey or vodka
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An alcoholic drink that is distilled, like whisky or vodka
A drink that contains alcohol and makes you drunk
Antonyms
Idioms
- Slang
A joking request to someone to hold your drink before doing something daring
Compounds
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Pure alcohol made by heating fermented grain, used in medicine, as a solvent or fuel additive
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A condition where a baby has physical and learning problems caused by the mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy
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A clear, flammable liquid used to make drinks like beer and wine and for cleaning and fuel
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A strong liquid made unsafe to drink by adding chemicals used for cleaning and fuel
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A clear liquid that burns easily and cleans skin, kills germs, and removes grease
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A poisonous, flammable liquid once made from wood that people use as fuel or solvent
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A poisonous clear liquid that burns easily and is used to stop freezing, to dissolve things, and as fuel
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A clear liquid that easily catches fire and dissolves oils in industry and labs
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A part of a molecule with an oxygen and hydrogen joined to a carbon atom
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A clear liquid that people use to make resins, plastics, and some medicines
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A liquid made by fermenting sugar that is used in beer, wine, and industry
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A chemical with two OH groups in each molecule, like ethylene glycol
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A serious loss of recent memory after long term heavy drinking while older memories stay
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A clear oily liquid made from two acetaldehyde molecules that has both alcohol and aldehyde parts
A glass thermometer with alcohol that rises when it gets warm and falls when it gets cold
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A chemical that people use to make resins, soften plastics, and make medicines
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A clear colorless liquid people use to clean things, dissolve some dirt, and kill germs
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An old drug once injected into a vein to make someone sleep during operations
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A waxy chemical in animals and plants with a small alcohol part, for example cholesterol
How Harmful
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word alcohol comes from Arabic al- + kuhl, originally 'the kohl', a very fine powder used as eye makeup; later the word was used for any very pure substance made by distilling, especially strong liquids. So alcohol came to mean the drink with ethanol, like beer, wine, or spirits.