alchemy

Meanings

• noun

  A medieval practice of attempting to transform base metals into gold or to discover the philosophers' stone, said to have the power to turn base metals into gold and to provide the elixir of life.

  - "Alchemy was a popular practice during the Middle Ages."
  - "The philosopher's stone was the ultimate goal of many alchemists."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈælkəmi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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chemistry , history

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Variants

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alchemic , alchemical , alchemically , alchemies , alchemy

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word al-kīmiyā, meaning 'the art of transformation' or 'the art of transmutation'.

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Trivia

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1. Alchemy was considered a forerunner of modern chemistry.

2. The philosopher's stone was believed to have the power to cure diseases as well as to turn metals to gold.

3. Many famous artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, are believed to have been alchemists.

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1. Alchemist: A person who practices alchemy.

2. Philosopher's Stone: A legendary substance that could turn base metals into gold and grant the bearer immortality.

3. Elixir of Life: A legendary substance that could grant eternal life.

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Culture

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Alchemy was a philosophical and spiritual practice that originated in ancient Egypt and was practiced extensively in the Middle Ages. It was believed to be a way to gain spiritual enlightenment and to attain eternal life. Alchemy is often associated with the works of Paracelsus, Newton, and other famous philosophers.

How to Memorize "alchemy"

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   - Imagine an alchemist in a lab coat, working in a dimly lit laboratory, surrounded by various chemicals and beakers.
   - Visualize the philosopher's stone as a glowing, golden substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alchemy' with the image of a wise, bearded philosopher.
   - Think of the philosopher's stone as a symbol of transformation and enlightenment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Alchemy is the art of turning lead into gold' to help remember the definition.

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