Meaning of the word alcohol in English

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alcohol

US /ˈæl.kə.hɑːl/
UK /ˈæl.kə.hɑːl/
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Noun

1.

a colorless volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and fuel.

Example:
Drinking too much alcohol can be harmful to your health.
The hand sanitizer contains 70% alcohol.
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