醇
pure; strong wine; alcohol compound
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesadjective
high-alcohol; strong wine
formalUsed in classical or formal written language, rarely used in modern daily speech.
Ancient people often drank strong wine, which had strong aftereffects.
There are many records about strong wine in the Book of Songs.
adjective
pure; unmixed
Can describe substances, thoughts, motives or qualities, used in both formal and informal contexts.
This machine is made of pure copper.
He has a pure patriotic heart.
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The style of this painting is pure, with no unnecessary decorations.
Her smile is pure and warm.
This fabric is 100% cotton, very comfortable to wear.
noun
alcohol (organic compound)
technicalA professional term used in chemistry, refers to alcohols with non-aromatic hydrocarbon backbones.
Ethanol is the most common alcohol compound.
Cholesterol is an essential alcohol compound for the human body.
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Methanol is a toxic alcohol compound.
Glycerol is also a common polyhydric alcohol.
This skincare product contains various alcohol-based moisturizing ingredients.