alcoholytic
|al-co-hol-yt-ic|
C2
/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪtɪk/
breakdown by alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholytic' originates from 'alcohol' and the suffix '-lytic', where 'alcohol' refers to a class of organic compounds and '-lytic' means 'pertaining to decomposition or breakdown'.
Historical Evolution
'alcohol' combined with the suffix '-lytic' to form the modern English word 'alcoholytic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the breakdown by alcohol', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the breakdown of substances by alcohol.
The alcoholytic reaction was crucial in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 03:51