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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA vitriol characterized by a persistently liquid condition.
- In the bookVitriolum Novum is identified by whiteness, while Sulphur vitriolatum is a sulphur extracted from vitriol and floating on water.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374.
Historical definition
Vitriolatum is vitriol that is liquid and can never be coagulated.
Meaning
The definition makes state and resistance to a further change the distinguishing features. Liquid is followed by the stronger claim that it can never be coagulated. Both belong to the historical description.
Use in the book
Vitriolum Novum is identified by whiteness, while Sulphur vitriolatum is a sulphur extracted from vitriol and floating on water. The shared word family requires attention to the full expression.
Places to read
- VitriolatumRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- Sulphur vitriolatumA vitriol-derived sulphur described as floating on water.
- Vitriolum NovumA vitriol identified by its white appearance.
- ZorabaA direct vitriol synonym.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374 — Facsimile