azoth
The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.
Noun
- The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.
- The universal remedy of Paracelsus.
Origin
From Andalusian Arabic الزُّوق (az-zūq), from Arabic الزَّاوُوق (az-zāwūq, “quicksilver”). Not related to azote.