fusel

[ˈfjuːz(ə)l]

fusel Definition

• 1. a mixture of several alcohols (chiefly amyl alcohol) produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation and often present in impure distilled spirits
• 2. a strong-smelling, volatile oil distilled from fusel oil and used in varnishes and lacquers

Using fusel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fusel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fusel content of the whiskey was too high.

• Example

  The varnish was made using fusel oil.

fusel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fusel

• none

Antonyms for fusel

• none

Phrases with fusel

• fusel oil

  a mixture of several alcohols (chiefly amyl alcohol) produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation and often present in impure distilled spirits

  Example

  The distillery had to remove the fusel oil from their whiskey.

• fusel alcohol

  any of the alcohols that make up fusel oil

  Example

  The high fusel alcohol content of the wine gave it an unpleasant taste.

Origins of fusel

from German 'Fusel', meaning 'bad liquor'

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Summary: fusel in Brief

'Fusel' [ˈfjuːz(ə)l] refers to a mixture of alcohols, primarily amyl alcohol, that is produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation. It is often present in impure distilled spirits and can affect the taste and quality of the final product. Additionally, 'fusel' can also refer to a strong-smelling, volatile oil distilled from fusel oil and used in varnishes and lacquers.