Definitions | aqua fortis |
| noun (abbreviated A.F.)
- (context, inorganic compound, obsolete) An old name for nitric acid.
- (alchemy) A corrosive liquor made of saltpeter, serving as a solvent for dissolving silver and all other metals except gold.
Etymology: aqua (water) + fortis (strong)
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