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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them. uncountable
2. 2
   The universal remedy of Paracelsus. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

hydrargyrumhydrargyrummercurymercury

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic الزُّوق (az-zūq), from Arabic الزَّاوُوق (az-zāwūq, “quicksilver”). Not related to azote.

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