azoth

/ˈæzɔθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical substance used as a solvent and catalyst in alchemy; a highly reactive and explosive substance, often associated with mercury.

“In medieval alchemy, the alchemist sought the elusive azoth, believed to purify and transform base metals into gold.”

2. noun

a hypothetical concept or principle, particularly in spirituality or mysticism, representing a fundamental unity or the ultimate reality.

“The spiritual teacher spoke of the azoth as the underlying essence of all existence, a unified field of consciousness.”

Synonyms

  • elixir
  • mercury

Antonyms

  • base metal
  • lead