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1. (n.) alchemy
a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy of the Middle Ages that attempted to discover an elixir of life and a method for transmuting base metals into gold.
2. alchemy
any seemingly magical process of transmuting ordinary materials into something of true merit.
Etymology: (1325–1375; ME alkamye < OF alquemie < ML alchymia < Ar al the +kīmiyā&hamza; < LGk chēmeía,chymeía alchemy)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) chemistry, interpersonal chemistry, alchemy
the way two individuals relate to each other
"their chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each other"; "a mysterious alchemy brought them together"
2. (noun) alchemy
a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) alchemy
an imaginary art which aimed to transmute the baser metals into gold, to find the panacea, or universal remedy for diseases, etc. It led the way to modern chemistry
2. (noun) alchemy
a mixed metal composed mainly of brass, formerly used for various utensils; hence, a trumpet
3. (noun) alchemy
miraculous power of transmuting something common into something precious
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. alchemy
the early analysis of substances which has in modern times developed into chemistry, and which aimed chiefly at the discovery of the philosopher's stone, of a universal solvent, and of the elixir of life; it has been defined to be "an art without art, which has its beginning in falsehood, its middle in toil, and its end in poverty."
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