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Definition of Alkahest
1. Noun. Hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists.
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkahest
Literary usage of Alkahest
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Isis Unveiled: A Master-key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1892)
"And this question of transmutation—this alkahest or universal solvent, which
comes next after the elixir vitas in the order of the three alchen - ical ..."
2. A History of Chemistry by Francis Paul Armitage (1906)
"The alka- Of a similar nature with the belief in the philosopher's stone was that
in a universal solvent, Valentine's alkahest, a belief which, however, ..."
3. The New Hesperides: And Other Poems by Joel Elias Spingarn (1911)
"... THE alkahest (On Brooklyn Bridge) GREAT harbor of the world! to your domain
Vast hordes of men from regions wild and rude Come flocking after freedom,— ..."
4. Who's who in America by Marquis Who's Who, Inc (1903)
"In 1898 purchased The alkahest, a Southern mag. : inaugurated also the alkahest
Lyceum system, a cooperative plan for furnishing Southern towns with popular ..."
5. Catalogue Number Eight: English Prose Fiction, Including Translations by San Francisco Public Library (1905)
"Ed. by G. Saintsbury B198.2s Same in B198.52' Translated also as The alkahest.
Scenes from a courtesan's life B198.52" Translated also as (Pt. 1) Lucien de ..."
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