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Definition of Spagyrist

1. n. A chemist, esp. one devoted to alchemistic pursuits.

Medical Definition of Spagyrist

1. 1. A chemist, especially. One devoted to alchemistic pursuits. 2. One of a sect which arose in the days of alchemy, who sought to discover remedies for disease by chemical means. The spagyrists historically preceded the iatrochemists. Origin: Cf. F. Spagiriste. (17 Mar 1998)

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