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An elixir is a pharmaceutical preparation containing an active ingredient (such as morphine) that is dissolved in a solution that contains some percentage of ethyl alcohol and is designed to be taken orally. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Morphine (INN) (IPA: ) is a highly potent opiate analgesic drug and is the principal active agent in opium and the prototypical opiate. ... Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless chemical compound, one of the alcohols that is most often found in alcoholic beverages. ...


Elixir may also refer to:

  • Elixir bhu ,cultural fest organised each year in second half of feb at institute of medical sciences ,bhu,varanasi.
  • Elixir (metal band), - A British heavy metal band.
  • Elixir of life, also known as the elixir of immortality
  • Elixir (band), Goa trance music
  • Elixir Studios, a British video game developer
  • Elixir (comics), a fictional mutant in the Marvel Universe
  • Elixir Strings, for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars as well as banjo and mandolin
  • L'elisir d'amore, The Elixir of Love, an opera

ELIXIR (BHU) {| class=wikitable |- Contents [hide] * 1 History * 2 Common Events * 3 Special attractions * 4 Behind the scenes * 5 Links |} HISTORY COMMON EVENTS The events in elixir can be broadly categorized into * Social and cultural events * Literary events * Sports events * Informals * Mega events Under each of these divisions there are... Motto: none Anthem: Druk tsendhen Capital Thimphu Largest city Thimphu Official language(s) Dzongkha, English Government King Prime Minister Monarchy Jigme Singye Wangchuck Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup Independence   recognized by India 1949-08-08 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   47,500 km² (130th) negligible Population  â€¢ 2005 est. ... Elixir is a British heavy metal band, formed by Steve Bentley, Kevin Dobbs, Nigel Dobbs and Phil Denton in November of 1983. ... The elixir of life, also known as the elixir of immortality or Dancing Water and sometimes equated with the Philosophers stone, is a legendary potion, or drink, that grants the drinker eternal life or eternal youth. ... Elixir are a musical group producing Goa trance music. ... Elixir Studios was a British video game developer. ... // Elixir (Josh Foley), is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe, and a student at the Xavier Institute. ... Elixir Strings, manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, are strings for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars as well as banjo and mandolin. ... Lelisir damore (The Elixir of Love) is a comic opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti to an Italian libretto by Felice Romani, based on Eugène Scribes Le Philtre. ...

See also

  • Tincture, in which alcohol is the major solvent and the ingredient is often highly concentrated
  • Potion, a drinkable medicine or poison
  • Panacea (medicine), mythological remedy that would cure all diseases
  • Concoction

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The name Elixir was brought about when one day (Spring 2001) Jason and Ross were undertaking the process of creating a unique and original name for the band.
The story of Elixir is one that illustrates that rules are written by those who strive to be successful, to make a difference; not by those that let life happen.
Elixir is a band that breathes new energy into an industry that is chalk full of conformity.
Elixir Studios - Evil Planet - The Evil Genius Fansite (1047 words)
Elixir was formed in 1998 by Demis Hassabis, co-creator of Theme Park, one of the most successful computer games of all time, and closed in May 2005 (see below for the details).
On the 28th April, 2005, Elixir announced that it was to close.
Whilst Elixir were not broke, they decided to close the studio in an orderly manner and pay proper redundancy to its staff, rather than continue running the studios chasing unlikely possibilities of securing a publishing deal on one of the several other games in development.
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