Nigredo
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nigredo is a noun meaning (alchemy) A process of putrefaction or decomposition, one of the four major stages of the alchemical magnum opus.
Meaning
(alchemy) A process of putrefaction or decomposition, one of the four major stages of the alchemical magnum opus.
More Meanings
- (psychology) A term in Jungian psychology referring to mental negativity.
Synonyms for nigredo
Depending on context, synonyms include melanosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include albedo, rubedo, citrinitas, verdigris, algaroth, algarot.
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