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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- The wordA short name for sal ammoniac.
- In the bookNysadir likewise names sal ammoniac.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 36; facsimile PDF page 364.
Historical definition
Ocob is sal ammoniac.
Meaning
The entry gives a direct material equivalent. No separate colour, origin or preparation is supplied to distinguish Ocob as a special variety.
Use in the book
Nysadir likewise names sal ammoniac. Their separate headings are routes of recognition; they do not by themselves require two different ingredients in a work using both names.
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Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 36; facsimile PDF page 364 — Facsimile
Sources. A Chymical Dictionary 1650, 1650 dictionary, facsimile PDF page 364, Ocob