Azoth
mercury, regarded by alchemists as the -ssumed first principle of all metals.
the universal remedy of paracelsus.
historical examples
the alchemists by azoth sometimes meant to express the creative principle of nature.
the browning cyclopdia edward berdoe
i write not fables; with your hands you shall handle, and with, your eyes you shall see azoth, viz.
the golden calf, which the world adores, and desires john frederick helvetius
the azoth of paracelsus, according to mr. browning, was simply the laudanum which he had discovered.
the browning cyclopdia edward berdoe
noun
the alchemical name for mercury, esp when regarded as the first principle of all metals
the panacea postulated by paracelsus
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- Azotic
of or relating to azote; nitric. historical examples in deflagration with nitre, azotic gas is likewise disengaged, because azote is one of the const-tuent elements of nitric acid. elements of chemistry, antoine lavoisier the other substances, azotic acid and potash, were all at his disposal. abandoned jules verne during this operation, a large quant-ty of […]
- Azotize
to nitrogenize. verb a less common word for nitrogenize
- Azotos
greek name of ashdod.
- Azoturia
an elevated level of nitrogenous compounds in the urine. veterinary pathology. also called monday morning disease. a disease of horses, especially draft horses returning to work after several days of inactivity and heavy feeding, characterized by muscle stiffness, paralysis, excessive sweating, and excretion of dark urine. historical examples nervous subjects, it is known, are more […]
- Azotus
azotus the grecized form (acts 8:40, etc.) of ashdod (q.v.). historical examples and jonathan followed after him to azotus, and they joined battle. the bible, douay-rheims version various and jonathan pursued after him to azotus, and the armies joined battle. the bible story rev. newton marshall hall but philip was found at azotus: and p-ssing […]