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Heilmittel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • elixir noun A magical or legendary potion believed to cure any illness or grant eternal life.
  • remedy noun Something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition.

Senses

Heilmittel is used for these senses in English:

  • elixir (alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
  • elixir (pharmacy) 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.
  • remedy Something that corrects or counteracts.
  • remedy A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.

elixir — full definition

  1. noun A magical or legendary potion believed to cure any illness or grant eternal life.
  2. noun Loosely, any remedy or liquid promoted as a cure-all.

remedy — full definition

  1. noun Something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition.
  2. noun A legal way of enforcing a right or getting compensation for a wrong.
  3. verb To fix or correct a problem.

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