athanor

ath·a·nor

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ath-uh-nawr]
- /ˈæθ əˌnɔr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ath-uh-nawr]
- /ˈæθ əˌnɔr/

Definitions of athanor word

noun athanor an alchemist's oven or furnace that continuously supplies its own fuel and thereby sustains an unchanging temperature 3
noun athanor a digester furnace with a self-feeding fuel supply contained in a towerlike contrivance, ensuring a constant, durable temperature. 1
noun athanor A type of furnace used by alchemists, able to maintain a steady heat for long periods. 1
noun athanor a furnace or stove, designed and used to maintain uniform heat. Primarily used by alchemists. 0

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Origin of athanor

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English ≪ Arabic at tannūr the furnace

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Parts of speech for Athanor

noun

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athanor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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