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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 identified by its white appearance.
- In the bookCompare Vitriolatum, characterized by a liquid condition, and the broader vitriol aliases Terra Hispanica and Zoraba.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374.
Historical definition
Vitriolum Novum is white vitriol.
Meaning
The local equivalent is a color-qualified material. The word Novum remains in the headword, while the definition directs the reader to white vitriol.
Use in the book
Compare Vitriolatum, characterized by a liquid condition, and the broader vitriol aliases Terra Hispanica and Zoraba. These definitions operate at different degrees of specificity.
Places to read
- Vitriolum NovumRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- Terra HispanicaA historical earth name for vitriol.
- VitriolatumA vitriol characterized by a persistently liquid condition.
- ZorabaA direct vitriol synonym.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374 — Facsimile