azoth

Meanings

• noun

  In alchemy, a philosophical substance believed to be the source of the Philosopher's Stone.

  - "Alchemists spent their lives searching for the elusive substance known as azoth."
  - "The philosopher's stone was said to be made from azoth."

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Variants

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azoth , azoths

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Etymology

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Originating from the Greek word 'aphothinos', meaning 'without putrefaction' or 'ineffable'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of azoth is closely related to the idea of the Philosopher's Stone in alchemy.

2. Some alchemists believed that azoth was a substance found in the Philosopher's Stone, while others saw it as a separate entity.

3. The search for azoth was a major theme in alchemical literature and inspired countless works of art and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Philosopher's Stone: The legendary substance believed to grant its possessor the power to turn base metals into gold and provide the elixir of life.

2. Transmutation: The process of changing one element or substance into another, often used in alchemical contexts.

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Culture

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Azoth was a central concept in alchemy, representing the ultimate goal of the alchemical process: the transmutation of base metals into gold and the attainment of eternal life.

How to Memorize "azoth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glowing, golden substance that represents the essence of azoth.
   - Visualize the transformation process, from base metals to gold, as a symbol of azoth's power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate azoth with the concept of transformation and the pursuit of eternal life.
   - Link azoth to the alchemical process and the Philosopher's Stone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the association between azoth and the alchemical process by creating a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Azoth: Alchemy's Golden Object'.

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