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spagyrically

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From spagyrical +‎ -ly.

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spagyrically (comparative more spagyrically, superlative most spagyrically)

  1. In a spagyric way; according to alchemical principles.
    • 1624, Democritus Junior [pseudonym; Robert Burton], The Anatomy of Melancholy: [], 2nd edition, Oxford, Oxfordshire: [] John Lichfield and James Short, for Henry Cripps, →OCLC:
      , II.5.1.v:
      If you will have them spagirically prepared, look in Oswaldus Crollius, Basil. Chymica.