ATHANOR

athanor

(noun) a furnace that feeds itself so as to maintain a uniform temperature; used by alchemists

Source: WordNet® 3.1

athanor (plural athanors)

(historical) A furnace or stove designed and used to maintain uniform heat, primarily used by alchemists. [from late 15th c.]

Synonym: philosophical furnace

• furnace

Source: Wiktionary

Ath"a*nor, n. Etym: [F., fr. Ar. at-tannur, fr. Heb. tannur an oven or furnace.]

Definition: A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat. Chambers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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