alkahest – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
alkahest
n.
alcahest, fabled universal solvent of alchemists in the past, hypothetical menstruum able to dissolve all bodies
Alkahest
Alkahest is a hypothetical
universal solvent, having the power to
dissolve every other substance, including
gold. It was much sought after by
alchemists for what they thought would be its invaluable
medicinal qualities.
alkahest
Noun
1. hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists
(synonym) alcahest, universal solvent
(hypernym) solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent
alkahest
nm.
alcahest, alkahest
alkahest
n.
alkahest
