: the universal solvent believed by alchemists to exist

Word History

Etymology

New Latin alchahest

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alkahest was in 1651

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“Alkahest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkahest. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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