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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordThe planetary name Jupiter denotes tin here.
- In the bookLuna similarly names silver, while Luna compacta names quicksilver.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 28; facsimile PDF page 356.
Historical definition
Iupiter is tin.
Meaning
The dictionary makes a direct equivalence between a planetary name and a metal. In a material passage, Iupiter can therefore name tin without asserting that the writer is discussing the planet itself. The headword’s initial I is a spelling form retained for recognition and searching.
Use in the book
Luna similarly names silver, while Luna compacta names quicksilver. The added word in a compound can alter the material intended. Read the complete expression before applying a planetary equivalence.
Places to read
- IupiterRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- LunaThe lunar name denotes silver.
- Luna compactaA lunar compound assigned to quicksilver.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 28; facsimile PDF page 356 — Facsimile
Sources. A Chymical Dictionary 1650, 1650 dictionary, facsimile PDF page 356, Iupiter