grain alcohol

noun
UK: /ɡreɪn ˈælkəhɒl/
US: /ɡreɪn ˈælkəhɔːl/

  1. A very strong, clear alcohol made from grain, often used in making other alcoholic drinks or for medicinal purposes.

    1. They used grain alcohol to make their own flavored extracts.
    2. Because grain alcohol is so strong, it should always be diluted before consumption.

  2. Pure, undenatured ethyl alcohol derived from the distillation of fermented grains, typically wheat, corn, or rye.

    1. Some people mix grain alcohol with fruit juice to create homemade cocktails.
    2. The high proof of grain alcohol makes it unsuitable for direct consumption without dilution.

Synonyms

ethyl alcohol rectified spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grain alcohol" in English means: A very strong, clear alcohol made from grain, often used in making other alcoholic drinks or for medicinal purposes., Pure, undenatured ethyl alcohol derived from the distillation of fermented grains, typically wheat, corn, or rye..

The phonetic transcription of "grain alcohol" is /ɡreɪn ˈælkəhɒl/ in British English and /ɡreɪn ˈælkəhɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grain alcohol": ethyl alcohol, rectified spirit.

Example usage of "grain alcohol": "They used grain alcohol to make their own flavored extracts.". More examples on the page.