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alchemistic


Meanings
  • noun

    The practice of ancient philosophy with the objective of transforming base metals into gold or creating an elixir of life.

  • noun

    A practitioner of alchemy.


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alchemist , alchemistic , alchemistical , alchemists
Etymology
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From the Arabic word 'al-kīmiyā' meaning 'the art of transformation'.


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  1. Alchemy was often associated with magic and mysticism.

  2. Some famous alchemists include Nicolas Flamel and Paracelsus.

  3. The philosopher's stone was also believed to grant immortality.

  4. Alchemical symbols are still used in modern chemistry to represent elements.


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  1. Alchemical symbol: A graphic representation of a concept, element, or substance in alchemy.

  2. Philosopher's Stone: A legendary substance believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and bestow the Elixir of Life.


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Alchemy was a philosophical and spiritual discipline practiced in Europe, the Middle East, and China from the 1st to the 18th century. It aimed to understand the nature of matter and its transformation. Alchemists believed that matter could be transmuted into a higher form, often represented as turning base metals into gold or discovering the elixir of life. Alchemy influenced the development of modern chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine.

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