alembic

alembic is a still or device.

Also recorded as still.

Overview

Its recorded use is distillation. Catalogue entries for instruments state maker, signature, completeness and working condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

alchemical still consisting of two vessels connected by a tube, used for distilling chemicals

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Alembic”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q845242: alembic
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