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Vitriolatum
Salts solvents and liquid preparations · A Chymical Dictionary
At a Glance
The word. A vitriol characterized by a persistently liquid condition.
In the book. Vitriolum Novum is identified by whiteness, while Sulphur vitriolatum is a sulphur extracted from vitriol and floating on water.
A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374.
Historical Definition
Vitriolatum is vitriol that is liquid and can never be coagulated.
Meaning
The definition makes state and resistance to a further change the distinguishing features. Liquid is followed by the stronger claim that it can never be coagulated. Both belong to the historical description.
Use in the Book
Vitriolum Novum is identified by whiteness, while Sulphur vitriolatum is a sulphur extracted from vitriol and floating on water. The shared word family requires attention to the full expression.
Places to Read
Sulphur vitriolatum. A vitriol-derived sulphur described as floating on water.
Vitriolum Novum. A vitriol identified by its white appearance.
Zoraba. A direct vitriol synonym.
Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374 — Facsimile
See also. Sulphur vitriolatum; Vitriolum Novum; Zoraba; Coagulatio