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alcohol medical definition
noun
- Any of a series of hydroxyl compounds derived from saturated hydrocarbons, including ethanol and methanol.
- A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid synthesized or obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches and widely used, either pure or denatured, as a solvent and in drugs. Also called ethanol, ethyl alcohol.
- Intoxicating liquor containing alcohol.
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