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alcohol

[al-kuh-hawl, -hol] / ˈæl kəˌhɔl, -ˌhɒl /


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Sales of alcohol alternatives are surging, as consumers and industry officials seek more transparency.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Women with higher lifetime alcohol consumption experienced stronger negative effects associated with coffee, while the apparent benefits of tea were more pronounced among women with obesity.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

The Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association is advising members to stop using zero-proof and alcohol-free claims on drinks with trace alcohol.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Plus, what should you call a nonalcoholic beer with a tiny bit of alcohol in it?

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“Fetal alcohol syndrome, my foot,” Lou Ann says disgustedly.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Hydrocarbons and chemical compounds like industrial alcohols and plastics accounted for the bulk of Tehran's exports to Beijing.

From Barron's Jan. 13, 2026

What is becoming clear, however, is that the long-held assumption that sugar alcohols, also known as polyols, are simply eliminated without harm may not be accurate.

From Science Daily Dec. 17, 2025

There are also polyols or sugar alcohols - erythritol particularly has gained traction in recent years.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2023

Polyols, also known as sugar alcohols, are found naturally in small amounts in certain fruits, vegetables and mushrooms.

From Seattle Times Sep. 18, 2023

Many of these fractions, the sugars and starches, the alcohols and acids, the emulsifiers and stabi lizers with the strange names, will be made into food.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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