azoth

/ˈɑːzɒθ/

UK: /ˈɑːzɒθ/

azoth

English Noun

Definition

The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.

Etymology

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