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ethyl alcohol

ethyl alcohol Ethyl alcohol is a fermented, volatile chemical substance that slows central nervous system activity.

Ethyl alcohol is a fermented, volatile chemical substance that slows central nervous system activity. It also promotes fluid loss by reducing antidiuretic hormone and can act as a disinfectant by breaking down proteins in microorganisms.