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Vitriolum Novum
Salts solvents and liquid preparations · A Chymical Dictionary
At a Glance
The word. A vitriol identified by its white appearance.
In the book. Compare Vitriolatum, characterized by a liquid condition, and the broader vitriol aliases Terra Hispanica and Zoraba.
A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374.
Historical Definition
Vitriolum Novum is white vitriol.
Meaning
The local equivalent is a color-qualified material. The word Novum remains in the headword, while the definition directs the reader to white vitriol.
Use in the Book
Compare Vitriolatum, characterized by a liquid condition, and the broader vitriol aliases Terra Hispanica and Zoraba. These definitions operate at different degrees of specificity.
Places to Read
Terra Hispanica. A historical earth name for vitriol.
Vitriolatum. A vitriol characterized by a persistently liquid condition.
Zoraba. A direct vitriol synonym.
Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374 — Facsimile
See also. Terra Hispanica; Vitriolatum; Zoraba