BusinessAugust 20, 2026
dealcoholisation
dee-al-kuh-huh-luh-ZAY-shun
Definition
The industrial process of removing alcohol from beverages to produce non-alcoholic or low-alcoholic versions.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' (meaning removal or reversal) combined with 'alcohol' and the suffix '-ization' (the process of). It emerged in the 20th century to describe specific chemical or physical methods used to lower the ethanol content in drinks.
In the news
The term is used to describe the primary service provided by Strategic Beverage Services following their acquisition of BevZero, positioning them as the nation's largest provider in this niche market.
De-alc business Strategic Beverage Services acquires BevZero in US
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