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Definition of Azoth

1. n. The first principle of metals, i. e., mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.

Definition of Azoth

1. Noun. (alchemy) The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them. ¹

2. Noun. The universal remedy of Paracelsus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Azoth

1. mercury [n -S] - See also: mercury

Medical Definition of Azoth

1. The first principle of metals, i. E, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them. The universal remedy of Paracelsus. Origin: LL. Azoch, azoth, fr. Ar. Az-zauq mercury. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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