potable gold
A theoretical substance which would confer eternal life on the drinkerA theoretical substance which would confer eternal life on the drinker.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A theoretical substance which would confer eternal life on the drinker.
(historical, uncountable)A preparation consisting of gold particles in oil and alcohol.
Origin
From potable + gold. From being something drinkable that is like gold.From potable + gold. From being something drinkable that is like gold.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsdrink conferring eternal life:elixir of life
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcolloidal gold
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable