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Meaning of alkahest | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈal.kə.hɛst

Definitions

A universal solvent sought by the alchemists.

countable, historical, uncountable

Examples

“This perspective stimulated the alchemical quest for a ‘universal solvent’, that would dissolve and homogenize all substances – a solvent that Paracelsus named the alkahest.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Alkaid Alkaios alkalaemia alkalamide alkalescence Alkali

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