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Definition of Alkahest
1. Noun. Hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists.
Exact synonyms: Alcahest, Universal Solvent
Generic synonyms: Dissolvent, Dissolver, Dissolving Agent, Resolvent, Solvent
Derivative terms: Alkahestic
Generic synonyms: Dissolvent, Dissolver, Dissolving Agent, Resolvent, Solvent
Derivative terms: Alkahestic
Definition of Alkahest
1. n. The fabled "universal solvent" of the alchemists; a menstruum capable of dissolving all bodies.
Definition of Alkahest
1. Noun. the universal solvent sought by the alchemists ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Alkahest
1. the hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists [n -S]
Medical Definition of Alkahest
1. The fabled "universal solvent" of the alchemists; a menstruum capable of dissolving all bodies. Alkahes"tic. Origin: LL. Alchahest, F. Alcahest, a word that has an Arabic appearance, but was probably arbitrarily formed by Paracelsus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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