Athanor

[æθənɔ:]

(noun.) a furnace that feeds itself so as to maintain a uniform temperature; used by alchemists.

Inputed by Juana--From WordNet

(n.) A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat.

Edited by Ervin

n. a self-feeding digesting furnace used by the alchemists in which a uniform heat was maintained.

Edited by Georgina

Typist: Rachel