alcoholate

/ˈælkəhˌleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into an alcohol or to treat with alcohol

“The process of alcoholating the mixture led to the creation of a potent elixir.”

2. verb

to add or mix alcohol with something

“The bartender chose to alcoholate the punch with a splash of rum.”

3. noun

a substance that has been treated with alcohol

“The chemist worked with alcoholates in her laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • alcoholize
  • spiritize

Antonyms

  • dehydrate