Definitions

1. noun

A vessel used for distilling, especially in the past.

“The alchemist used an alembic to purify the liquid.”

2. noun

A device used for converting or distilling liquids, especially in a laboratory.

“The chemist used an alembic to distill the sample.”

3. noun

A mythical vessel used in alchemy to purify base metals into gold.

“The story of the alembic was a central theme in the novel.”