alcohols
|al-co-hols|
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/ˈælkəˌhɔlz/
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/ˈælkəhɒlz/
(alcohol)
intoxicating liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcohol' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-kuḥl', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'kuḥl' referred to a fine powder used as eyeliner.
Historical Evolution
'al-kuḥl' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alcohol', and eventually became the modern English word 'alcohol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fine powder', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a liquid used in beverages and chemistry'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'alcohol', referring to various types of alcoholic beverages or chemical compounds containing hydroxyl groups.
Different alcohols have varying effects on the human body.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 07:22