intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt 
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
intoxicant
adjective
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Examples of intoxicant in a Sentence
The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited.
He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.
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The mother further told police that a caseworker visited the home because her newborn had tested positive for THC, the chief intoxicant in marijuana.
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Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024
Police smelled the odor of intoxicants coming from Espino, then noticed multiple open cans of Crown Royal Peach Tea Whisky in Espino's vehicle.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
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Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024
Police smelled the odor of intoxicants coming from Espino, then noticed multiple open cans of Crown Royal Peach Tea Whisky in Espino's vehicle.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intoxicant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
intoxicant
adjective
Medical Definition
intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
called also inebriant
intoxicant
adjective
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