Definitions

1. verb

to convert into alcohol; to treat with a chemical process that produces alcohol

“The chemist alcoholised the glucose solution to produce ethanol.”

2. verb

to cause (an organism or tissue) to produce alcohol, especially by the action of a microorganism

“The bacterium alcoholised the fruit, causing it to ferment.”

3. verb

to make (something) intoxicating or capable of producing intoxication

“The strong drink alcoholised the partygoers within minutes.”

4. noun

a process or agent that alcoholises

“The yeast is the alcoholising agent in the fermentation process.”