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I. de·mon [ˈdi:mən] N

1. demon (evil spirit):

demon
Dämon m <-s, -mo̱·nen>
to exorcise [or drive out] a demon
einen Dämon austreiben

2. demon fig (wicked person):

demon
Fiesling m <-s, -e>

Phrases:

to work like a demon , to be a demon for work, [or demon worker] inf
wie ein Besessener/eine Besessene arbeiten

II. de·mon [ˈdi:mən] N modifier inf (very powerful)

demon (backhand)
höllisch inf
a demon chess player
ein höllisch guter Schachspieler

de·mon ˈdrink N Brit dated hum

the demon drink
König m Alkohol hum

de·mon ˈal·co·hol N esp Am hum

the demon alcohol
König m Alkohol hum
OpenDict entry

Maxwell's demon N

Maxwell's demon (thought experiment) PHYS
maxwellscher Dämon
OpenDict entry

Laplace's demon N

Laplace's demon (thought experiment) PHYS
laplacescher Dämon