Spagyrist

n. [ Cf. F. spagiriste. ] 1. A chemist, esp. one devoted to alchemistic pursuits. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One of a sect which arose in the days of alchemy, who sought to discover remedies for disease by chemical means. The spagyrists historically preceded the iatrochemists. Encyc. Brit. [ 1913 Webster ]