In Alchemy, what does a symbol w/ a Z and a subscript, E mean?

Subject: In Alchemy, what does a symbol w/ a Z and a subscript, E mean?

Date: Sun Nov 28 18:53:48 2004
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The symbol has a capital Z and, on the right, a subscript capital E that is 
backwards with a curved back like a letter c.  It was used in alchemy to 
symbolize something, but I am not sure what.

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