alcoholisation
|al-co-hol-i-sa-tion|
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/ˌælkəˌhɔːlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌælkəˌhɒlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
process of alcohol treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholisation' originates from the word 'alcohol,' which comes from the Arabic word 'al-kuḥl,' meaning 'the kohl.'
Historical Evolution
'al-kuḥl' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alcohol,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alcoholisation' through French influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a fine powder used in cosmetics, but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to alcoholic substances.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming alcoholic or the act of treating with alcohol.
The alcoholisation of the solution was necessary for the experiment.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 02:06