cồn ngọt
Definition
- Noun:
- Elixir: A sweetened, aromatic liquid used in medicine to mask the unpleasant taste of active ingredients or as a vehicle for medicinal substances.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thuốc ho này có cồn ngọt nên trẻ em dễ uống. (This cough medicine contains an elixir, so it's easy for children to take.)
- Công thức cổ điển thường pha chế dược chất vào cồn ngọt. (The classic formula often mixes the drug substance into an elixir.)
Advanced Usage
- In historical and traditional pharmacy, "cồn ngọt" specifically refers to a simple syrup or sweetened hydro-alcoholic solution used as a base for liquid medicines.
Variants and Related Words
- Cồn (n): Alcohol, spirit (often ethanol used as a solvent).
- Xi-rô (n): Syrup (a thick, sweet liquid, often contrasted with the thinner consistency of an elixir).
Synonyms
- Sweetened tincture: An alcohol-based preparation sweetened with sugar or syrup.
- Medicinal syrup: A thick, sweet liquid containing medicine.
Notes on Usage
- "Cồn ngọt" is a technical term primarily used in pharmacology, pharmacy, and traditional medicine. It is not a common term in everyday conversation about food or general sweets.
- It should not be confused with non-medical sweet alcoholic beverages or liqueurs.