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algarot

algarot noun: a pale white emetic powder formerly used in alchemy, consisting of a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony.

Noun

algarot (uncountable)

  1. A pale white emetic powder formerly used in alchemy, consisting of a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony.
    Synonyms:
    mercurius vitæ, algarel, powder of algaroth, Pulvis angelicus

Synonyms of algarot

Forms of algarot

alternative formalgarel
alternative formalgaroth

Origin of algarot

From French algaroth, from the name of the inventor, Algarotti.

Questions about algarot

What does algarot mean?
Algarot means a pale white emetic powder formerly used in alchemy, consisting of a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony.
What part of speech is algarot?
Algarot is a noun.

Words near algarot in the dictionary

  1. Algarkirk
  2. algaroba
  3. algaroba bean
  4. algaroba beans
  5. algarobas
  6. algarot
  7. algaroth
  8. algarovilla
  9. algarroba
  10. algarroba bean
  11. algarroba beans

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