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fusel oil

/ˈfjuːzəl ɔɪl/

Traducción: Mezcla de alcoholes superiores (como alcohol amílico, butanol y propanol) que se forma como subproducto de la fermentación de azúcares en etanol, frecuente en bebidas alcohólicas destiladas y responsable de su olor acre y del efecto de resaca.

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/ˈfjuːzəl ɔɪl/C1formalscientific
  • esMezcla de alcoholes superiores (como alcohol amílico, butanol y propanol) que se forma como subproducto de la fermentación de azúcares en etanol, frecuente en bebidas alcohólicas destiladas y responsable de su olor acre y del efecto de resaca.

A mixture of higher alcohols (such as amyl alcohol, butanol, and propanol) produced as a byproduct during the fermentation of sugars to ethanol, often found in distilled alcoholic beverages and responsible for strong odors and hangover effects.

  1. Byproduct of alcohol fermentationC2formal

    A mixture of higher alcohols (such as amyl alcohol, butanol, and propanol) produced as a byproduct during the fermentation of sugars to ethanol. It is responsible for the strong, unpleasant taste and smell of poorly distilled spirits.

    esAceite de fusel

    • The distiller removed the fusel oil to improve the quality of the vodka.
    • Fusel oil contributes to hangovers more than ethanol does.
    • The presence of fusel oil in homemade whiskey gave it a harsh, burning aftertaste.