elixir
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4ADJ.
chloral, eastern, equivalent, magical, precious
VERB + ELIXIR
contained, created, drank, key, learning, looking, need, searched
ELIXIR + NOUN
immortality, life
PREP.
per
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noun
A liquid which converts lead to gold.
For Chinese alchemists, gold held the key to the Elixir, the Eastern equivalent of the Philosopher's Stone.
A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
The silver-bullet cancer cures of yesterday’s newsmagazine covers, like interferon and angiogenesis inhibitors, disappointed the breathless expectations, as have elixirs such as antioxidants, Vioxx, and hormone replacement therapy.
A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.
The subcommittee's report to the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry shows that the action of somnos is practically identical with that of a 5 per cent elixir of hydrated chloral.
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6For Chinese alchemists, gold held the key to the Elixir, the Eastern equivalent of the Philosopher's Stone.
WiktionaryThe silver-bullet cancer cures of yesterday’s newsmagazine covers, like interferon and angiogenesis inhibitors, disappointed the breathless expectations, as have elixirs such as antioxidants, Vioxx, a
WiktionaryThe subcommittee's report to the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry shows that the action of somnos is practically identical with that of a 5 per cent elixir of hydrated chloral.
WiktionaryThe pharmaceutical company is looking for the Elixir of Life to stop the ageing process.
Tatoeba · #1647673Learning is the elixir that makes the human brain the most powerful organic decision-making and problem-solving tool on the planet.
Tatoeba · #2040033Have I accidentally created a magical elixir?
Tatoeba · #6577052