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PHILOSOPHER'S WOOL

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Philosopher's Wool.

Philosopher's Wool - as a noun

Oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flowers of zincphilosophers' woolzinc oxide

Example Sentences

"In ancient times, philosopher's wool was believed to have magical properties."
"The alchemists sought philosopher's wool in their quests for the philosopher's stone."
"The philosopher's wool was said to possess the power to transmute base metals into gold."
"Many alchemists spent their entire lives in pursuit of philosopher's wool."
"The existence of philosopher's wool has been debated among scholars for centuries."
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