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Zoraba

Zoraba

Salts solvents and liquid preparations · A Chymical Dictionary

At a Glance

The word. A direct vitriol synonym.

In the book. Vitriolatum and Vitriolum Novum receive further distinguishing descriptions.

A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 48; facsimile PDF page 376.

Historical Definition

Zoraba is vitriol.

Meaning

The supplied equivalent is unqualified vitriol. Terra Hispanica gives the same short identification under another compound name.

Use in the Book

Vitriolatum and Vitriolum Novum receive further distinguishing descriptions. Linking these articles helps readers move from a synonym to condition- and color-qualified forms without assuming they are all the same preparation.

Places to Read

Terra Hispanica. A historical earth name for vitriol.

Vitriolatum. A vitriol characterized by a persistently liquid condition.

Vitriolum Novum. A vitriol identified by its white appearance.

Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 48; facsimile PDF page 376 — Facsimile

Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary (1650), s.v. Zoraba; 1650 facsimile PDF p. 376; compare Terra Hispanica, Vitriolatum, Vitriolum Novum

See also. Terra Hispanica; Vitriolatum; Vitriolum Novum

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