alchemy
noun/ˈælkəmi/
Frequency rank: #10,448 most common English word
Meaning
a medieval forerunner of chemistry concerned with transforming base metals into gold, or more broadly, any mysterious process of transformation.
Example sentence
Some people believe that medieval scientists practiced alchemy to turn lead into gold.
Synonyms & related words
- magic
- sorcery
- transmutation
- transformation
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