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alchemy

/ˈælkəmi/

Meanings
noun
The ancient search for a universal panacea, and of the philosopher's stone, that eventually developed into chemistry.

Examples :

"The old book described alchemy as a mix of magic and science, searching for ways to turn ordinary metals into gold. "
philosophy chemistry science history theory substance

Related Words

Illustration transformation

transformation noun

/ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/

The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

"The transformation of the classroom from a noisy space to a quiet learning environment was remarkable. "

Illustration transforming

transforming verb

/trænsˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /trænzˈfɔrmɪŋ/

To change greatly the appearance or form of.

"The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold."

Illustration ingredients

ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

Illustration universal

universal noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

"The universal need for sleep is a characteristic shared by all people. "

Illustration transmutation

transmutation noun

/tɹanzmjuːˈteɪʃn̩/

Change, alteration.

"The artist's innovative techniques resulted in the transmutation of ordinary clay into a beautiful sculpture. "

Illustration philosopher

philosopher noun

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

A lover of wisdom.

"My teacher is a philosopher; she always encourages us to think deeply about the world and how we can be better people. "

Illustration mysterious

mysterious adjective

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /məˈstɪɹi.əs/

Of unknown origin.

"He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

Illustration fascinating

fascinating verb

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration civilizations

civilizations noun

/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪvɪləˈzeɪʃənz/

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.

"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."

Illustration extraordinary

extraordinary noun

/ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/

Anything that goes beyond what is ordinary.

"The extraordinary amount of rainfall this week caused significant flooding. "

Illustration eventually

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "