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Webster 1913 Edition
Athanor
Ath′a-nor
,Noun.
[F., fr. Ar.
at-tannūr
, fr. Heb. tannūr
an oven or furnace.] A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat.
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Webster 1828 Edition
Athanor
ATH'ANOR
,Noun.
A digesting furnace, formerly used in chimical operations, so constructed as to maintain a uniform and durable heat. It is a furnace, with a lateral tower close on all sides, which is to be filled with fuel. As the fuel below is consumed, that in the tower falls down to supply its place.
Definition 2024
athanor
athanor
English
Noun
athanor (plural athanors)
- a furnace or stove, designed and used to maintain uniform heat. Primarily used by alchemists