alchemy
noun
A medieval chemical philosophy aimed at transforming base metals into gold and discovering a universal cure; a seemingly magical process of transformation or creation.
Etymology
From Old French alquimie, from Medieval Latin alchimia, from Arabic al-kimiya, possibly from Greek khemeia "art of transmuting metals."
Examples in Use
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"Medieval alchemists spent their lives searching for the philosopher's stone."
- 2.
"The chef's alchemy transformed simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces."
- 3.
"There was a strange alchemy in their partnership that produced remarkable results."
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Fun Fact
While alchemists never achieved their goal of turning lead into gold, their experiments laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. Isaac Newton wrote more about alchemy than physics or mathematics.
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Letters: 7 letters (A, L, C, H, E, M, Y)
Scrabble Value: 17 points
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