ALEMBROTH

Etymology

Noun

alembroth (uncountable)

(archaic) The "salt of wisdom" of the alchemists, a double salt composed of the chlorides of ammonium and mercury, formerly used as a stimulant.

Source: Wiktionary


A*lem"broth, n. Etym: [Origin uncertain.]

Definition: The salt of wisdom of the alchemists, a double salt composed of the chlorides of ammonium and mercury. It was formerly used as a stimulant. Brande & C.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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