noun
- Plural of alcahest; a hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists that could dissolve any substance.
Usage: archaic; historical; related to alchemy and medieval chemistry
Examples
- Medieval alchemists spent years searching for alcahests that could break down all known materials.
- The concept of alcahests represented the ultimate goal of alchemical research.
- No true alcahests were ever discovered, as the idea was theoretically impossible.
- Historical texts describe various attempts to create alcahests through chemical experimentation.