Grain Alcohol (Noun)
Meaning
The intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The high concentration of grain alcohol in the liquor made it a potent drink.
- Grain alcohol is often used as a solvent in the production of perfumes and fragrances.
- The company proposed a new fuel additive made from grain alcohol that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The doctor warned the patient about the risks of ingesting grain alcohol, which can be toxic in large quantities.
- The laboratory used denatured grain alcohol to clean equipment and surfaces due to its effective disinfectant properties.