History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c33.13
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c33.13
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c33.13
The conversion of iron into gold or silver with the aid of mercury thrown into a smoky flame, emitting vapour, is known as *dhumavedha* (lit. pierced by smoke). 83