potable gold
"Potable gold" is an alchemical concept believed to grant eternal life or have healing properties when consumed.
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Definition
C1Alchemy
(historical, theoretical)A mythical substance believed to grant eternal life or rejuvenation when consumed.
Example
- Alchemists spent centuries searching for potable gold, hoping to achieve immortality.
C1History
(medieval, scientific)A preparation made from gold particles dissolved in oil and alcohol, thought to have medicinal properties.
Example
- Medieval texts describe the creation of potable gold as a mixture of gold dust and various solvents.
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