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elixir

/-ɪə(ɹ)/

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noun

Elixier, Lebenselixier

A liquid which converts lead to gold.

Examples :

"The alchemist tirelessly searched for the elixir that would turn lead into gold, believing it held the key to wealth. "

Der Alchemist suchte unermüdlich nach dem Elixier, das Blei in Gold verwandeln würde, und glaubte, dass es der Schlüssel zum Reichtum sei.

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noun

Elixier, Allheilmittel

A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.

Examples :

"The old legend claimed a hidden elixir could cure any disease and grant immortality to whoever drank it. "

Die alte Legende besagte, dass ein verstecktes Elixier jede Krankheit heilen und Unsterblichkeit verleihen könnte, wer es auch trank.

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noun

Allheilmittel, Wundermittel

(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.

Examples :

"Some people believe that a healthy lifestyle is the elixir for a happy and long life. "

Manche Leute glauben, dass ein gesunder Lebensstil das Allheilmittel für ein glückliches und langes Leben ist.

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Elixier

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.

Examples :

"The pharmacist mixed the bitter medicine with a cherry-flavored elixir to make it easier for the child to swallow. "

Der Apotheker mischte die bittere Medizin mit einem Kirsch-Elixier, um dem Kind das Schlucken zu erleichtern.

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