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Definition: ALUDEL

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. One of the pear-shaped pots open at both ends, and so formed as to be fitted together, the neck of one into the bottom of another in succession; -- used in the process of sublimation.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Aludel" is a common misspelling or typo for: laurel, alluded, lauder, elude, alludes, lauded, allude.

Date "Aludel" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: ALUDEL

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] In chimistry, aludels are earthern pots without bottoms, that they may be exactly fitted into each other, and used in sublimations. At the bottom of the furnace is a pot containing the matter to be sublimed, and at the top a head to receive the volatile matter.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Wiktionary [Noun] a pear-shaped pot with an opening at each end, formerly used for sublimation. (references)

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Extended Definition: ALUDEL

Aludel

Aludels, in ancient chemistry, are subliming pots. The term refers to a range of earthen tubes, or pots without bottoms, fitted one over another, and diminishing as they advance towards the top. The lowest is adapted to a pot, placed in a furnace, wherein the matter to be sublimed is lodged. At the top is a head to retain the flowers, or condensation, which ascends.

In alchemy was used as a condenser in the sublimation process and thus came to signify the end-stages of transformation and the symbol of creation. Also called the Hermetic Vase, the Philosopher's Egg, and the Vase of the Philosophy.

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This article incorporates content from the 1728 Cyclopaedia, a publication in the public domain.

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