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Aqua regia
This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Aqua regia.
This mixture of two different acids was an important substance in the practice of alchemy.
Aqua regia (or alternatively aqua regalis) translates from Latin as 'King's water' and is comprised of both hydrochloric and nitric acid. The substance was used by alchemists as an effective way to dissolve gold, which was resistant to other acidic compounds.
This ability to dissolve gold is a possible symbolic originator of the liquid's name, as gold has often been associated with royalty, especially kings, in many capacities.
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Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.
Category: Alchemical Symbols.
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