No. 1,954 in Dutch
alcohol
A substance found in drinks that can cause intoxication.
In a sentence
Ik drink soms alcohol bij het eten.
I sometimes drink alcohol with dinner.
Here, the word 'alcohol' is used to refer to alcoholic beverages, such as wine or beer, commonly consumed during meals.
Alcohol kan schadelijk zijn voor de gezondheid als het teveel wordt gedronken.
Alcohol can be harmful to health if consumed excessively.
In this context, 'alcohol' refers to the substance itself, highlighting its health-related impacts when abused.
In scheikunde wordt alcohol vaak gebruikt als oplosmiddel.
In chemistry, alcohol is often used as a solvent.
Here, 'alcohol' is used in the scientific context, referring to chemical compounds that can act as solvents in lab settings.
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