アルコール
also: アルコホル
Meanings
1
Chemistry term for the substance alcohol, as in ethanol or other alcohols.
from Dutch
Alcohol is used for disinfection.
2
Common everyday term for alcoholic beverages in general.
He doesn't drink alcohol at all.
3
alcohol-based hand sanitizer
abbreviation
Abbreviation of アルコール消毒液. Common in daily conversation, especially during health-conscious periods.
See also: アルコール消毒液
I sprayed alcohol-based sanitizer on my hands at the entrance.
Usage patterns
- アルコールを飲むto drink alcohol
He doesn't drink alcohol.
- 〈物〉をアルコールで消毒するto disinfect something with alcohol
I disinfected my hands with alcohol sanitizer.
- 〈物〉にアルコールが含まれるto contain alcohol
This candy contains alcohol.
- アルコールに弱いto have a low tolerance for alcohol
I have a low tolerance for alcohol, so my face turns red quickly.