alembroth

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Etymology

From post-classical Latin alembrottus, likely derived from an Arabic term; further etymology uncertain.

Noun

alembroth (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The "salt of wisdom" of the alchemists, a double salt composed of the chlorides of ammonium and mercury, formerly used as a stimulant.
    • 1802–1819, Abraham Rees, The Cyclopædia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature
      It contains about 2500 inhabitants, parations of alembroth salt, given by the old writers of is a marquisate, and has 13 parishes belonging to its district

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