Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms.
Read more about Alcohol.
Famous quotes containing the word alcohol:
“Some parents feel that if they introduce their children to alcohol gradually in the home environment, the children will learn to use alcohol in moderation. Im not sure thats such a good idea. First of all, alcohol is not healthy for the growing child. Second, introducing alcohol to a child suggests that you condone drinkingeven to the point where you want to teach your child how to drink.”
—Lawrence Balter (20th century)
“[T]ea, that uniquely English meal, that unnecessary collation at which no stimulantsneither alcohol nor meatare served, that comforting repast of which to partake is as good as second childhood.”
—Angela Carter (19401992)