Does 100% Alcohol Contain Water? Unpacking the Truth of Absolute Purity
                                
                                
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                                Chemists agree that producing truly 100% pure alcohol is a practical impossibility. This is because even the highest purity 'absolute alcohol' is slightly hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs atmospheric water.