n :  a colorless volatile flammable liquid C₂H₅OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent - called also ethyl alcohol , grain alcohol  - see ALCOHOL1   .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  eth·a·nal  ethinyl  ethy·nyl 
 
Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.  © 1997-2008.