noun
en alkohol
alcohol
En vätska som finns i drycker som vin och öl och som kan göra att människor blir berusade.
Definition & meaning
Alkohol means alcohol. It can refer to:
- The intoxicating substance ethanol, found in beer, wine and spirits.
- Alcoholic drinks collectively.
- In chemistry, any member of a group of organic compounds that includes ethanol.
Grammar & Word origin
Alkohol is an en-word: en alkohol, alkoholen. In everyday use, it is usually uncountable. In chemistry, the plural alkoholer refers to different types of alcohol.
The word comes via European languages from Arabic al-kuḥl, originally the name of a fine cosmetic powder. Its meaning developed through use in alchemy.
Synonyms & antonyms
- sprit — spirits or liquor; narrower than alkohol when referring to drinks.
- etanol — ethanol, the specific type of alcohol found in alcoholic drinks. It is more precise than alkohol.
There is no common direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Han dricker aldrig alkohol.noun
He never drinks alcohol.
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