Alcoholize

/ælˈkɒhəlaɪz/ verb

Definition

To convert into alcohol through fermentation, to treat or infuse with alcohol, or to make something alcoholic.

Etymology

American spelling from 'alcohol' plus '-ize,' a regular verb formation in English chemistry and brewing vocabulary.

Kelly Says

To alcoholize simply means to turn something into alcohol or add alcohol to it—brewers alcoholize grape juice by letting yeast ferment the sugars.

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