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- 1. A branch of alchemy focused on the separation, purification, and recombination of plant components for medicinal purposes.
- 6. A self-feeding furnace used in alchemical laboratories to maintain a constant, steady heat for extended processes.
- 7. The process of transforming one substance into another
- 8. The process of solidifying or bringing together elements to form a unified substance
- 9. A universal alchemical solvent or essence, sometimes referred to as the "fifth element."
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- 2. The ancient practice of transmuting base metals into gold and the search for the philosopher's stone, believed to grant immortality.
- 3. A glassware vessel used in alchemy for distillation and other processes, resembling a long-necked flask.
- 4. One of the three fundamental alchemical elements, symbolizing the physical body and stability.
- 5. The process of heating a substance to a high temperature to reduce it to ashes, a common step in alchemical operations.
- 6. The purification and whitening stage in alchemical operations, associated with the moon and feminine aspects.