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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Azoth

azorubine
azosemide
azospirillum
azospirillum brasilense
azosulfamide
azotaemia
azotaemias
azotaemic
azote
azoted
azotemia
azotemias
azotemic
azotemic retinitis
azotes
azoth (current term)
azothermia
azoths
azotic
azotise
azotised
azotises
azotising
azotite
azotites
azotize
azotized
azotizes
azotizing
azotobacter

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