Are there any other use of alcohol other than drinking it?

Answer 1

Alcohol is used to clean wounds, and to remove ink and other materials not soluble in water. Alcohol can also be used as a fuel additive or as fuel. Alcohol is also used in spirit lamps and in spirit levels. It is also colored and used in thermometers in place of Mercury.

Answer 2

Yes. Alcohols are hydrocarbons that can burn very rapidly, giving off a lot of heat, which makes them suitable for use in fuels. Indeed, some racing car fuels are made with alcohol as a base.

The most commonly used alcohol is ethanol.

"Denatured alcohol" is mostly ethanol, mixed with something else to make it poisonous or undrinkable.

Other than its use in Alcoholic Beverages, ethanol (often in the form of denatured alcohol) is used:

* as a fuel in camping stoves such as Sterno,

* as a wood-sanding aid,

* as an antiseptic for minor cuts and wounds, to clean skin before inserting hypodermic needles before donating blood or before injecting insulin or other fluids, and in hand sanitizers

* as a solvent for some kinds of paint and perfume

* as a feedstock for making many other useful substances such as vinegar

The Model T Ford automobile ran on ethanol until 1908, and later the German V-2 rocket used ethanol as a fuel during WWII.

Other kinds of alcohol -- such as methanol, which is extremely toxic, and isopropyl alcohol and ethylene glycol, which are less toxic -- are also commonly used.

Most automobiles use ethylene glycol as an antifreeze in the water of the radiator.

Several kinds of alcohol are formed as intermediate steps in the production of biofuels.

Answer 3

Yes, alcohol can be used as a solvent in cleaning products, as a fuel for vehicles and machinery, and as a preservative in cosmetics and medications. Additionally, it is sometimes used in cooking to add flavor to dishes.