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herˈmetical, a.
[f. as hermetic a. and n. + -al1.]
1. = hermetic a. 1, 2.
1605Timme Quersit. i. xi. 46 The Hermeticall Philosophers deny that there is a quintessence, because there are not fower elements. 1659Howell Vocab. To Rdr., Here he shall know the dark terms of Chymistry or the Hermetical Art. 1704J. Harris Lex. Techn., Hermetical Physick, is that Hypothesis..which refers the Cause of all Diseases to Salt, Sulphur and Mercury. 1837Sir F. Palgrave Merch. & Friar Ded. (1844) 11 He composed a treatise on Alchemical Science..It has been thrice published..by..collectors of hermetical mysteries.
2. = hermetic a. 2 b.
1664Boyle Wks. (1772) II. 489 (title) Discourse, containing some new Observations about the Deficiencies of Weather-Glasses, together with some Considerations touching the New or Hermetical Thermometers. 1727–41Chambers Cycl., Hermetical Seal, a manner of stopping or closing glass vessels..by heating the neck of the vessel..and then, with a pair of pinchers twisting it close together. 1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) II. 645 Air will here indeed find its way..unless opposed by an hermetical seal. Ibid. III. 289 note, Sir David Barry recommends the hermetical sealing of the vessels.
¶ Erron. used for hermitical, q.v. |