Alembic: meaning, definitions and examples

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alembic

 

[ ษ™หˆlษ›m.bษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific equipment

An alembic is a laboratory apparatus traditionally used in the distillation process. It consists of two vessels connected by a tube, enabling the separation of mixed substances. The apparatus is typically used in alchemy, chemistry, and in the distillation of liquids, such as essential oils or spirits. The design of the alembic has evolved over centuries but retains its essential structure for distilling various liquids.

Synonyms

chemical still, distillation device, distilling apparatus

Examples of usage

  • He used an alembic to distill essential oils from plants.
  • The ancient alchemists relied on the alembic for their experiments.
  • In modern chemistry, the alembic is used for laboratory distillations.

Translations

Translations of the word "alembic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alambique

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค‚เคฌเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Destillierapparat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alembik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะตะผะฑั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alembik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒฌmbic

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alambic

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alambique

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alembik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ ˜๋น…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูŠุงู…ุจูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alembik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alembik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ธ้ฆๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alembik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alembรญk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะตะผะฑะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alembik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alambique

Etymology

The term 'alembic' originates from the Arabic word 'al-anbฤซq', which means 'the still'. This Arabic term is derived from the Greek word 'ambix', meaning 'cup' or 'vessel'. The alembic has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks who were among the first to distill essential oils and spirits. Throughout medieval times, it became a central instrument for alchemists who sought to transform base metals into gold or find the elixir of life. The alembic was crucial in the development of modern chemistry, influencing distillation techniques that are still used today. Its design was refined over the centuries, becoming a symbol of both scientific inquiry and mystical experimentation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,634, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.