fuming liquor of Libavius

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ry commented on the word fuming liquor of Libavius

from the Webster's 1913 dictionary<blockquote>(old chemistry) stannic chloride; the chloride of tin, SnCl4, forming a colorless, mobile liquid which fumes in the air. Mixed with water it solidifies to the so-called butter of tin</blockquote>this could go on glypheme's "Magic Ingredients" list.

March 18, 2014
ruzuzu commented on the word fuming liquor of Libavius

Who was Libavius?

March 18, 2014