adjective
- relating to or denoting fusel oil, a mixture of alcohols produced as a byproduct during fermentation
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Fusel alcohols are removed during the distillation process to improve the quality of spirits.
- The fusel oil content in whiskey affects its flavor profile and smoothness.
- Distillers monitor fusel compounds to ensure the purity of their final product.
- Fusel byproducts can be separated and used in industrial applications.