Meaning alkahest
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alkahest"universal solvent sought by alchemists," 1640s, from French alcahest, from Medieval Latin alcahest, a pseudo-Arabic word coined by Paracelsus (see alchemy).
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alkahest(n) hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists
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alkahestThe hypothetical universal solvent. The word was invented by Paracelsus.
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alkahesta term invented by Paracelsus to denote a universal solvent. [Boyle]
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alkahestThe 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. (01 Mar 1998)
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alkahestThe alkahest is the power from Above that makes possible alchemical transformation. The word is usually translated as "universal solvent," which alludes to the ability of the alkahes [..]
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