alchemic

Meanings

• noun

  A medieval practice of trying to transform base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.

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Rhymes

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almighty , mighty , nightly , rightly

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Variants

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alchemic , alchemical , alchemically , alchemies , alchemy

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Etymology

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From Old French alquemie, from Latin alchemia, from Arabic al-kīmiyā al-ḥikmā 'the art of transformation'

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Trivia

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1. Alchemy was also known as the 'Royal Art' because of its association with kings and rulers.

2. Many famous figures throughout history, including Isaac Newton and Paracelsus, are believed to have practiced alchemy.

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1. Alchemist: A person who practices alchemy.

2. Philosopher's Stone: A legendary substance believed to have the power to turn base metals into gold and bestow the elixir of life.

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Culture

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Alchemy was a philosophical and spiritual discipline that originated in ancient Egypt and was practiced extensively in the Mediterranean world and Europe up to the early modern period. It aimed to discover the secrets of the universe and improve human life by transmuting base metals into gold and creating an elixir of life. Alchemy is often considered a precursor to modern chemistry.

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