Salts solvents and liquid preparations

Zoraba

A direct vitriol synonym.

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A Chymical Dictionary

Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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At a Glance

  • The wordA direct vitriol synonym.
  • In the bookVitriolatum and Vitriolum Novum receive further distinguishing descriptions.
  • A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 48; facsimile PDF page 376.

Historical definition

Zoraba is vitriol.

Meaning

The supplied equivalent is unqualified vitriol. Terra Hispanica gives the same short identification under another compound name.

Use in the book

Vitriolatum and Vitriolum Novum receive further distinguishing descriptions. Linking these articles helps readers move from a synonym to condition- and color-qualified forms without assuming they are all the same preparation.

Places to read

  1. ZorabaRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
  2. Terra HispanicaA historical earth name for vitriol.
  3. VitriolatumA vitriol characterized by a persistently liquid condition.
  4. Vitriolum NovumA vitriol identified by its white appearance.

Source note

Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 48; facsimile PDF page 376 — Facsimile

Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary (1650), s.v. Zoraba; 1650 facsimile PDF p. 376; compare Terra Hispanica, Vitriolatum, Vitriolum Novum