1. Plural of azoth; in alchemy, the universal remedy or elixir of life sought by alchemists.
Usage: archaic; historical; alchemy
2. Plural of azoth; mercury or quicksilver, especially as used in alchemical processes.
Usage: archaic; alchemy

Examples

• Medieval alchemists spent their lives searching for azoths that would transform base metals into gold.
• The ancient texts described azoths as the key to immortality and perfect health.
• Paracelsus wrote extensively about azoths in his alchemical treatises.
• Some alchemists believed azoths could cure any disease known to mankind.
• The pursuit of azoths drove much of the experimental work in early chemistry.