intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt 
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
intoxicant
adjective
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Examples of intoxicant in a Sentence
The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited.
He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.
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The deputies observed an open intoxicant and conducted field sobriety tests before the man was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and recklessly endangering safety.
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
The Sheriff's Office said deputies smelled intoxicants on the suspect and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
The mother further told police that a caseworker visited the home because her newborn had tested positive for THC, the chief intoxicant in marijuana.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
The Sheriff's Office said deputies smelled intoxicants on the suspect and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
The mother further told police that a caseworker visited the home because her newborn had tested positive for THC, the chief intoxicant in marijuana.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intoxicant. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
intoxicant
adjective
Medical Definition
intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
called also inebriant
intoxicant
adjective
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