grain alcohol

• Alcool distillé incolore et de haute pureté, obtenu à partir de grains fermentés comme le maïs, le blé ou le seigle. Il est souvent utilisé comme base pour les spiritueux ou comme solvant.

A clear, high-proof distilled alcohol made from fermented grains such as corn, wheat, or rye, often used as a base for spirits or as a solvent.

1. Ethanol from grainsB2formal

   A type of alcohol produced by fermenting grains such as corn, wheat, or barley, often used as a solvent, fuel, or in beverages.

   alcool de grain

   • Grain alcohol is commonly used in the production of spirits like whiskey and vodka.
   • The lab uses grain alcohol as a solvent for certain experiments.
   • He bought a bottle of grain alcohol for making homemade tinctures.

2. High-proof beverageB2informalamerican

   A very strong alcoholic drink, often over 90% alcohol by volume, used in cocktails or for medicinal purposes.

   Alcool de grain

   • They mixed grain alcohol with fruit juice to make a potent punch.
   • Grain alcohol is not meant to be consumed straight due to its high potency.
   • The bartender warned him about the strength of the grain alcohol cocktail.