![]() " Argyropoeia The transmutation of base metals into silver. Arcanum, arcana A secret literally, "something locked in a chest. Aqua vitae Literally, "water of life" generally distilled alcohol. In aqua fortis, and today by mixing a three-to-one ratio of Usually prepared in the early modern period by dissolving sal ammoniac ![]() ![]() Aqua regia Literally, "royal water," an acid capable of dissolving gold, The aqua fortis of commerce was composed primarily of nitric acid. Aqua fortis Literally, "strong water," an acid generally prepared in Newton'sĭay by distilling saltpeter with oil of vitriol or with vitriol itself. Ambergris (or "ambergreece") A fragrant secretion of the sperm whale, used in perfumes. These further into their primordial water. Alkahest A solvent described by Van Helmont that is supposedly able toĭivide all substances into their component ingredients and then reduce In preference to a retort for distilling volatile materials. Gutter and beak to channel the condensed vapors into a receiver. ![]() ![]() Alembic A distillation head comprising a dome to collect the vapors risingįrom a boiling substance (generally held in an attached curcubit) and a Adept A highly experienced chymist, often specifically one who has successfully prepared grand arcana like the philosophers' stone. ![]()
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