| azoth | <chemistry> The first principle of metals, i. E, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them. The universal remedy of Paracelsus. Origin: LL. Azoch, azoth, fr. Ar. Az-zauq mercury. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| azothermia | Rarely used term for fever resulting from uraemia. Origin: azote + G. Therme, heat (05 Mar 2000) |