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Philosophers' Wool.
Philosophers' 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 zincphilosopher's woolzinc oxideExample Sentences
"The alchemist spent years searching for philosophers' wool in hopes of discovering the secret of immortality."
"In ancient times, philosophers' wool was considered the key ingredient in the creation of the philosopher's stone."
"The alchemical text mentioned the purification process required to create philosophers' wool."
"Some alchemists believed that philosophers' wool could transmute base metals into gold."
"The secret recipe for creating philosophers' wool remained a mystery throughout the ages."