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Meanings of prima materia in English

Russian
materia prima
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prima materia
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Ubiquitous starting material required for the alchemical magnum opus and the creation of the philosopher's stone.

        materia prima
        Usage of prima materia in English
        1
        Their " prima materia" was called by the name of many of the secretions or excretions of the body.
        The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10
        2
        Magical Agent of the Hermetics disguised under the name of " Prima Materia", 773-l.
        Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Fr...