Synonym of athanor

plural of philosophical furnace

(philosophy) Any imaginary being that lacks consciousness but is used to illuminate various philosophical concepts.

(obsolete) Alternative form of philosopher's wool.

To speak in a philosophical way. / To make profound statements.

plural of philosophical zombie

plural of philosophical anarchist

Synonym of doctrine of necessity

(alchemy, uncountable) A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

A very wise ruler.