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noun • the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom | ||||
| 27% | 3 | Like some alcohol … or places that prohibit alcohol | ||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||
| 22% | 6 | Primary alcohol derived from amyl alcohol | ||
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The Base Of Common Alcohol
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ETHYL which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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