Toxic alcohol
Toxic Alcohol
Toxic alcohol (/ˈtɒksɪk ˈælkəhɔːl/) refers to a group of alcohols that are potentially harmful when ingested. The term is often used to describe methanol, ethylene glycol, and isopropyl alcohol, which can cause serious health problems when consumed in large amounts.
Etymology
The term "toxic alcohol" is derived from the Greek word "toxikon," meaning "poison," and the Arabic word "al-kuḥl," which refers to a fine powder used as a cosmetic. In this context, "toxic alcohol" refers to alcohols that are poisonous when ingested.
Methanol
Methanol (/ˈmɛθənɒl/), also known as wood alcohol, is a toxic alcohol that can cause serious health problems when ingested, including blindness and death. It is often used in industrial applications and is found in products such as antifreeze and windshield washer fluid.
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylene Glycol (/ɪˈθaɪliːn ˈɡlaɪkɒl/), another toxic alcohol, is commonly used in antifreeze and other industrial applications. Ingestion can lead to kidney failure, neurological damage, and death.
Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol (/ˌaɪsoʊˈproʊpɪl ˈælkəhɔːl/), also known as rubbing alcohol, is a toxic alcohol that can cause nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, coma or death when ingested.
Related Terms
- Alcohol Poisoning: A serious and potentially deadly condition that occurs when someone ingests a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
- Antidote: A substance that can counteract a form of poisoning. In the case of toxic alcohol ingestion, Fomepizole and Ethanol are commonly used antidotes.
- Metabolism: The process by which the body breaks down substances, including toxic alcohols.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Toxic alcohol
- Wikipedia's article - Toxic alcohol
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