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Corbatum
Metals minerals and metallic preparations · A Chymical Dictionary
At a Glance
The word. A dictionary name for copper.
In the book. Zaidir includes copper as one of two stated meanings, allowing copper or verdigris.
A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 18; facsimile PDF page 346.
Historical Definition
Corbatum is copper.
Meaning
The identification is direct. The entry adds no qualifying treatment, colour, source or medical purpose to copper. Its usefulness lies in recognising a less familiar name when reading an author whose vocabulary differs from ordinary metal names.
Use in the Book
Zaidir includes copper as one of two stated meanings, allowing copper or verdigris. The contrast shows why Corbatum’s unqualified identification should remain distinct from another headword’s broader range. No particular copper preparation is specified under Corbatum.
Places to Read
Zaidir. A name with copper and verdigris alternatives.
Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 18; facsimile PDF page 346 — Facsimile
Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary 1650, s.v. Corbatum
See also. Zaidir