"salt of Venus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Venus was the alchemical name for copper. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Venus}} Venus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} salt of Venus (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry, obsolete) copper sulphate Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-salt_of_Venus-en-noun-KpL2sSQf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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