alcoholize
|al-co-hol-ize|
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/ˈælkəˌhɔːlaɪz/
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/ˈælkəhɒlaɪz/
convertible to alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholize' 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 'alcoholize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to treat with alcohol,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to convert into alcohol through fermentation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to treat or saturate with alcohol.
The laboratory technician alcoholized the specimen for preservation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 04:36