Alchemical Symbols
This page lists all the various symbols in the Alchemical Symbols category.
Alchemical symbols, originally devised as part of alchemy, were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century. Note that while notation like this was mostly standardized, style and symbol varied between alchemists, so this page lists the most common.
Symbols in this category:
24 hours (alchemy)
Combining the discipline's own symbols for day and night, this alchemical time sign represents a period of 24 hours.
Acetic acid/vinegar (alternate #1)
One of several symbols used in alchemy and early chemistry to denote vinegar.
Acetic acid/vinegar (alternate #2)
A sign used in 17th century alchemy to indicate a distilled form of vinegar.
Alcohol (alternate #3)
One of several alchemical symbols used to indicate alcohol, in this case wine spirit or "eau de vie".
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