Ocob

Salts solvents and liquid preparations · A Chymical Dictionary

At a Glance

The word. A short name for sal ammoniac.

In the book. Nysadir likewise names sal ammoniac.

A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 36; facsimile PDF page 364.

Historical Definition

Ocob is sal ammoniac.

Meaning

The entry gives a direct material equivalent. No separate colour, origin or preparation is supplied to distinguish Ocob as a special variety.

Use in the Book

Nysadir likewise names sal ammoniac. Their separate headings are routes of recognition; they do not by themselves require two different ingredients in a work using both names.

Places to Read

Nysadir. An alternative name for sal ammoniac.

Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 36; facsimile PDF page 364 — Facsimile

Sources. A Chymical Dictionary 1650, 1650 dictionary, facsimile PDF page 364, Ocob

See also. Nysadir