Also known as: Aqua Fortis, Nitric Acid, Spirit of Nitre, Scheidewasser, Strong water (Aqua Fortis), Strong water (Aqua fortis)
An early chemical and alchemical term for nitric acid, valued for its ability to dissolve most metals, particularly silver, while leaving gold untouched. It played a crucial role in the development of assaying and the separation of precious metals.
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Arnold of Brussels (compiler)
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