alcohols

/ˈælkəhɔlz/ /ˈælkəˌhɔlz/

Meanings

noun

Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

Examples :

"Many hand sanitizers contain alcohols, like isopropyl alcohol, to kill germs. "

noun

Ethanol.

Examples :

"Many hand sanitizers contain alcohols, like ethanol, to kill germs. "

compound substance chemistry drink

noun

Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

Examples :

"My uncle enjoys a variety of alcohols, from beer to wine to whiskey. "

drink

noun

Any very fine powder.

Examples :

"The chemist carefully measured the alcohols, a very fine powder used in the experiment. "

chemistry substance

Related Words

organic noun

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

An organic compound.

"The chemist studied the properties of the organic compound. "

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

beverages noun

/ˈbevərɪdʒɪz/ /ˈbevərɪdʒəz/

A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.

"The restaurant offers a wide selection of beverages, from sodas and juices to coffee and tea. "

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

isopropyl noun

/ˌaɪsoʊˈproʊpɪl/ /ˌaɪsəˈproʊpɪl/

The univalent organic radical (CH3)2CH-

"The label on the rubbing alcohol bottle clearly stated it contained 70% isopropyl. "

collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "

sanitizers noun

/ˈsænɪtaɪzərz/

Agent noun of sanitize; one who sanitizes; a product that provides a sanitized result (e.g. a hand sanitizer).

"The school provided hand sanitizers in every classroom to help prevent the spread of germs. "

hydroxyl noun

/haɪˈdrɑːksɪl/ /haɪˈdrɒksɪl/

A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

"The scientist added a hydroxyl group to the molecule to make it a type of alcohol. "

functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "

measured verb

/ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "