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Anatris
Metals minerals and metallic preparations · A Chymical Dictionary
At a Glance
The word. Two names directed to Mercury.
A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 4; facsimile PDF page 332.
Historical Definition
Anatris, or Antaris, is Mercury.
Meaning
The dictionary establishes the variant spellings but adds no qualifier to Mercury here. That makes this a useful entry point rather than a complete material specification. Before choosing between common quicksilver and a philosophical or prepared Mercury, inspect what the surrounding author says about its origin and operation. The dictionary elsewhere names several distinct Mercurius preparations. Their existence is a reason to retain the uncertainty of this brief entry rather than select one form without evidence.
Places to Read
Anterit. A brief alternative name for Mercury.
Mercurius Crudus. Mercury described before separation from its mineral source.
Mercurius regeneratus. Regenerated mercury defined through its first being.
Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 4; facsimile PDF page 332 — Facsimile
See also. Anterit; Mercurius Crudus; Mercurius regeneratus