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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordTwo names directed to Mercury.
- A place to readThe 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
- AnatrisRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- AnteritA brief alternative name for Mercury.
- Mercurius CrudusMercury described before separation from its mineral source.
- Mercurius regeneratusRegenerated mercury defined through its first being.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 4; facsimile PDF page 332 — Facsimile