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alcoholic beverage |
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alcoholic beverageAny fermented liquor, such as wine, beer, or distilled liquor, that contains ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, as an intoxicating agent. When an alcoholic beverage is ingested, the alcohol is rapidly absorbed in the stomach and intestines because it does not undergo any digestive processes. It is distributed to the rest of the body through the blood and has a pronounced depressant action on the brain. Under the influence of alcohol, the drinker is less alert, less able to discern objects in the environment, slower in reacting to stimuli, and generally prone to sleep. alcoholic beverage [‚al·kə′hȯl·ik ′bev·rij] (food engineering) A potable preparation containing ethyl alcohol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The majority of young people cannot tell the difference between
milk-based alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic milkshakes, according to a
study recently conducted by the National Drug and Alcohol Centre (NDARC)
and the University of New South Wales. Exhibitors range from interior designers and furniture
manufacturers to alcoholic drinks brands and mixers, to audio-visual and
entertainment technology manufacturers. But a recent survey by the Association for the Advancement of
Health Education confirmed that the kids-booze connection may be more
than theoretical: one out of four eighth-graders questioned admitted
downing five or more alcoholic drinks on a single occasion sometime
during the two weeks prior to the survey. |
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