A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, C2H5OH, synthesized or obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches and widely used, either pure or denatured, as a solvent and in drugs, cleaning solutions, explosives, and intoxicating beverages.

• 酒精，乙醇由糖和淀粉发酵后合成或取得并且广泛使用的一种无色、易挥发、易燃的液体，C2H5OH，无论纯酒精或变性酒精都可作为溶剂及用于医药、净化溶解、炸药和麻醉性饮料