From the book
A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA direct gold synonym.
- In the bookThe following Orizeum foliatum and Orizeum præcipitatum add their own qualifications.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 37; facsimile PDF page 365.
Historical definition
Orizeum is gold.
Meaning
The entry supplies an unqualified metal name. It does not specify leaf, powder or a transformed preparation.
Use in the book
The following Orizeum foliatum and Orizeum præcipitatum add their own qualifications. Keeping all three expressions searchable helps readers distinguish a general name from particular forms or preparations.
Places to read
- OrizeumRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- Orizeum foliatumGold distinguished by its leaf form.
- Orizeum præcipitatumA gold preparation described through the obscure printed form cros.
- ZerusA short historical name for gold.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 37; facsimile PDF page 365 — Facsimile