fusel

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A form of fusel oil — A mixture of several higher-order alcohols (having more than two carbon atoms) formed as byproduct in the normal fermentation process, captured as part of the tailings in distillation. An excessive concentration, as in low-quality moonshine, causes unpleasant taste.

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fusel alcohol
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Meanings

nounfusel (plural fusels)

plural fusels

  1. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of fusel oil

    The fusel used was ordinary commercial fusel.

    1891 February 28, Brewers' Guardian, volume XXI, London

    Synonyms: fusel alcohol

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
fusel oil

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flues
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