Definition of Athanor

1. Noun. A furnace that feeds itself so as to maintain a uniform temperature; used by alchemists.

Generic synonyms: Furnace
Category relationships: Alchemy

Definition of Athanor

1. n. A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat.

Definition of Athanor

1. an alchemist's furnace [n -S]

Medical Definition of Athanor

1. A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat. Origin: F, fr. Ar. At-tannur, fr. Heb. Tannur an oven or furnace. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Athanor

atenolol
atenolols
ateria gastrica dextra
ates
ATF
Athabascan
Athabaskan
athalamous
Athanasianism
Athanasian Creed
athanasies
Athanasius
Athanasius the Great
athanasy
athanor (current term)
athanor (current term)
athanors
Athapascan
Athapaskan
Athapaskan language
athar
Atharva-Veda
athecata
atheise
atheised
atheises
atheising
atheism
atheisms
atheist

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