A class of chemical compounds having the formula ROH, where R represents an alkyl group and -OH a hydroxyl group. Most commonly refers to ethanol, the drinking alcohol, which people use to party. Also can refer to 2-methyl-2-butanol, another type of alcohol you can drink but without the hangover ethanol gives you. Isopropyl alcohol(isopropanol) can be used as a disinfectant. Methanol is toxic but is useful as windshield washer fluid.
Any of a class of chemical compounds having the general formula ROH, where R represents an alkyl group and -OH a hydroxyl group. Most commonly refers to ethanol, which you can drink to forget how much your life sucks, and methanol, which you can drink when you remember.