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Elixir
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élixir
a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely
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élixir, liquide sucré
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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élixir
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.
L'alchimiste a passé des années à chercher l'élixir,pierre philosophale insaisissable qui pourrait transmuter des métaux ordinaires en or.
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 légende raconte que l'ancien alchimiste a découvert la formule secrète pour l'élixir, pierre philosophale, ainsi que la capacité de transformer le plomb en or.
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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.
Some view technology as an elixir for modern teaching challenges.
