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alexipharmic property

alexipharmic property

9.9
A quality that stops or reduces the harm a poison causes
  • noun
  • /ˌælɪkˈsɪfɑrmɪk ˈprɒpərti/
  • Archaic
translation icon : propiedad alexifármica
  • Researchers are interested in discovering plants with alexipharmic property to develop new antidotes.

Examples

  • Certain mushrooms are believed to possess alexipharmic property, making them valuable in traditional medicine for treating poisonings.

  • Garlic possesses alexipharmic properties.

  • Certain mushrooms are believed to possess alexipharmic property and have been used in traditional medicine.

  • The effectiveness of an alexipharmic property depends on the type of toxin involved.

  • This plant has an alexipharmic property.

  • Researchers are focused on discovering new plants with alexipharmic property that could lead to the development of effective antidotes.

  • The effectiveness of an alexipharmic property is crucial in determining how well it can neutralize various types of toxins.

Synonyms

antidote
vsalexipharmic property
  • Specialized
171 5.3

A medicine or substance that stops the harm caused by a poison

is an attribute that neutralizes poison rather than a physical substance
counterpoison
vsalexipharmic property
  • Specialized
9.1

A medicine that stops the harmful effects of poison

is an attribute that neutralizes poison rather than a physical remedy

Surface Forms

alexipharmic property singular
alexipharmic properties plural

Morphology

alexipharmic + property

The headword 'alexipharmic' is an obscure, Greek-derived technical term not found in common dictionaries, so a B1 learner who only knows the listed constituents would not be able to parse its meaning. Although 'property' is transparent, understanding the phrase would require knowledge of specialized morphemes (alexi-/pharm-) or prior exposure, making the whole MWE unpredictable for average learners.

Etymology

Alexipharmic property comes from old Greek words alexi- meaning 'to drive away' and pharmic meaning 'poison', so imagine a shield that pushes poison away. That's why it means 'a property that stops poison'.