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Elixir
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elíxir
a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely
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elixir, jarabe medicinal
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
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elíxir
a substance believed to possess the power to transform base metals into gold
Example
The alchemist spent years searching for the elusive elixir that could transmute ordinary metals into gold.
El alquimista pasó años buscando el elixir esquivo que podía transmutar metales ordinarios en oro.
Legend has it that the ancient alchemist discovered the secret formula for the elixir of life, along with the ability to turn lead into gold.
La leyenda cuenta que el antiguo alquimista descubrió la fórmula secreta del elixir de la vida, junto con la capacidad de convertir el plomo en oro.
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elixir, panacea
something that is believed to be a perfect solution to a problem, often in an unrealistic or overly hopeful way
Example
There is no single elixir for solving all education problems.
No existe un único elixir para resolver todos los problemas educativos.
Some view technology as an elixir for modern teaching challenges.
Algunos ven la tecnología como un elixir para los desafíos de la enseñanza moderna.
