These are cars that can use gasoline, alcohols (ethanol or methanol from whatever source) or some combination.

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Isoprenoids have the advantage that, like alcohols, they are part of the natural biochemistry of many organisms.

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Mitsch knows all about the periodic table, how acids react with alcohols and at what temperature mercury freezes.

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Because they are not well absorbed, however, overconsumption of sugar alcohols can cause significant gastrointestinal symptoms including gas, bloating and diarrhea.

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Burke advises Vegas visitors to stick to clear (gin and vodka), high-end alcohols, and drink at least one glass of water after two to three drinks.

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Finally, there is some evidence suggesting artificial sweeteners, which are often used in conjunction with sugar alcohols, may actually contribute to obesity by promoting energy intake.

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The alcohol problem improved briefly in 2006 after federal restrictions were applied to the sale of non-beverage alcohols, such as aftershave, which are commonly drunk, McKee says.

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Like alcohols, fatty acids are molecules that have lots of hydrogen and carbon atoms, and a small amount of oxygen (in their case two oxygen atoms, rather than one).

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It used to be used as a medicine, when medicines consisted of coal tars, snake venoms, opiates, alcohols, and all sorts of other ingredients with some very nasty results from their use.

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But living things are familiar with alcohols.

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