English dictionary

alkahest

/'/&/lk/@/,h/E/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists

noun.substance

Synonyms alcahest universal solvent

Source: WordNet 3.0
The fabled "universal solvent" of the alchemists; a menstruum capable of dissolving all bodies.

noun

Source: webster1913