grain alcohol

noun

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Capturing the state’s famously crisp air with cedarwood, elderflower, earthy sage and pepper in natural grain alcohol, this unisex parfum is a functional fragrance. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 These restrictions strictly apply explosive materials, chemicals (spray paint, fertilizers, bleach, etc.), wildlife safety items (like bear spray) and alcoholic beverages over 140 proof (such as grain alcohol and 151-proof rum). Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2024 Ming River Baijiu is a clear grain alcohol known for its high alcohol content, typically coming in at 40% to 60% alcohol by volume. Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 For dessert, Irene had made banana bread, a no-waste classic: three overripe bananas, vanilla extract made from desiccated beans revived in grain alcohol, chocolate scraps given to her, like mine tailings, by an artisanal chocolatier. Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for grain alcohol 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grain alcohol was in 1883

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“Grain alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grain%20alcohol. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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