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Alkahest (Noun)

Meaning

Hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The alchemists spent years searching for the elusive alkahest, a substance they believed could dissolve any material.
  • Legend has it that the great alchemist's most prized possession was a vial of alkahest, rumored to have the power to break down even the most stubborn compounds.
  • Despite centuries of failed attempts, many alchemists remained convinced that the alkahest was out there, waiting to be discovered.
  • The concept of the alkahest has been largely discredited by modern science, but its allure continues to captivate the imagination of many.
  • In the world of alchemy, the alkahest was often seen as a kind of holy grail, a substance that could unlock the secrets of matter itself.

Synonyms

  • Alcahest
  • Universal Solvent

Hypernyms

  • Dissolving Agent
  • Dissolvent
  • Dissolver
  • Resolvent

Related Words

  • Alkahestic (adjective)
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