unalcoholizable
|un-al-co-hol-i-za-ble|
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/ʌnˌælkəˈhɔːlɪzəbl/
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/ʌnˌælkəˈhɒlɪzəbl/
not convertible to alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unalcoholizable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with 'alcohol' from Arabic 'al-kuḥl', and the suffix '-izable' meaning 'capable of being'.
Historical Evolution
'Unalcoholizable' was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'alcoholizable', which itself was derived from 'alcohol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being converted into alcohol', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being converted into alcohol.
The substance is unalcoholizable, making it unsuitable for fermentation.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 17:19