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alcohol

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Definition

Alcohol is a type of chemical that can make people feel different, sometimes in a good way and sometimes in a bad way.

How can the word be used?

The doctor used an alcohol wipe to clean the patient's arm before giving her an injection.

Different forms of the word

Noun: alcohol.

Adjective: alcoholic.

Synonyms: liquor, spirit, wine, beer, brandy.

Antonyms: non-alcoholic.

Etymology

The word "alcohol" is derived from the Arabic word al-kuḥl (الكحل), which means "kohl". Kohl is a black powder made from antimony sulfide that was used as a cosmetic to darken the eyelids and eyebrows. The word "alcohol" was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a type of distilled liquor.

Question

What can be some of the short-term effects of consuming alcohol?

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