English Explanatory Dictionary

algarot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

algarot algarel algaroth

Etymology

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

Synonyms

mercurius vitæ algarel powder of algaroth Pulvis angelicus
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