alcahest
/ (ˈælkəˌhɛst) /
noun
a variant spelling of alkahest
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How to use alcahest in a sentence
Alkahest, alcahest, al′ka-hest, n. the universal solvent of the alchemists.
Alchemy furnishes the theme for one tale; the protagonist seeks an alcahest, a human victim for his crucible.
The Merry-Go-Round | Carl Van VechtenThe alcahest was his celebrated universal medicine, and was considered the greatest mystery of all.
The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy | Charles John Samuel ThompsonIt was then placed in a dish and set on fire, and the residue that remained was the alcahest.
The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy | Charles John Samuel Thompson
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