Fusel oil

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA mixture of several higher-order alcohols (alcohols with more than two carbon atoms) formed as byproduct in the normal fermentation process. An excessive concentration, as in low-quality moonshine, causes unpleasant taste.

Synonyms

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