liquor

• Nom désignant une boisson alcoolisée distillée, une solution liquide utilisée dans des procédés industriels, ou le liquide dans lequel des aliments ont été cuits.

A noun referring to a distilled alcoholic beverage, or a liquid solution used in industrial processes, or the liquid in which food has been cooked.

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1. Distilled alcoholic beverageB1formal

   A strong alcoholic drink made by distilling fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables.

   Liqueur forte obtenue par distillation

   • He ordered a glass of liquor at the bar.
   • Distilled liquors like whiskey and vodka are popular worldwide.
   • The store sells various types of liquor.
   • She avoids liquor because it is too strong.

   Synonymesardent spiritsboozefirewaterhard liquorhooch

2. Industrial solution or liquidB2formaltechnical

   A liquid used or produced in an industrial process, often as a solution or suspension.

   Liqueur industrielle

   • The liquor from the chemical reactor was analyzed for purity.
   • Industrial liquors are often recycled in manufacturing.
   • The plant treats waste liquor before disposal.
   • This liquor is used as a solvent in the process.

   Synonymesbrothfluidliquidsolution

3. Cooking liquidB1formalculinary

   The liquid in which food, such as vegetables or meat, has been cooked.

   liquide de cuisson

   • Save the liquor from the beans for making soup.
   • The meat liquor was used as a base for the gravy.
   • She strained the liquor from the boiled vegetables.
   • The cooking liquor adds flavor to the dish.

   Synonymesbouillonbrothjuicepot likkerpot liquorstock