non-alcoholizable
|non-al-co-hol-i-za-ble|
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/nɒn-ˌælkəˈhɒlaɪzəbl/
not convertible to alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-alcoholizable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'alcoholizable', which comes from 'alcohol', derived from Arabic 'al-kuḥl', meaning 'the kohl'.
Historical Evolution
'alcohol' changed from the Arabic word 'al-kuḥl' and eventually became the modern English word 'alcohol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'alcohol' referred to a fine powder used in cosmetics, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a volatile liquid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being converted into alcohol.
The substance is non-alcoholizable, making it safe for use in non-alcoholic beverages.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 17:43