alcohol-dependent

UK
/ˌæl.kə.hɒl dɪˈpen.dənt/
US
/ˌæl.kə.hɑl dɪˈpɛn.dənt/

Translations

alcohol-dependentadjective
UK
/ˌæl.kə.hɒl dɪˈpen.dənt/
US
/ˌæl.kə.hɑl dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
Usually used as a compound adjective meaning dependent on alcohol; not normally compared.
alcoolodépendantTerme médical.
After several years of heavy drinking, he became alcohol-dependent.
Après plusieurs années de consommation excessive, il est devenu alcoolodépendant.
Additional translations
dépendant à l’alcoolTour plus courant en langue générale.
Synonyms
with alcohol use disorder
dependent on alcohol
addicted to alcohol

Definitions

alcohol-dependentadjective
Physically or psychologically dependent on alcohol; addicted to alcohol.
After several years of heavy drinking, he became alcohol-dependent.