alcohols
nounUK /ˈæl.kə.hɒlz/
US /ˈæl.kə.hɑːlz/
Alcohols are a group of liquids that have a special kind of oxygen and hydrogen in them.
Scientists use alcohols to make things like perfumes and cleaners.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Drinks like beer, wine, and whiskey that can make people drunk.
The shop does not sell alcohols to children.
3. A class of chemical compounds used in industry and medicine.
Some alcohols are used to kill germs on skin.
4. The intoxicating substance found in fermented drinks.
Too many alcohols can harm your health.