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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.
[Heb. thanor, an oven or furnace.]
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)

  1. a furnace or stove, designed and used to maintain uniform heat. Primarily used by alchemists

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French

Noun

athanor m (plural athanors)

  1. athanor