alchemistry
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/ælˈkɛmɪstri/
(alchemy)
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Etymology
'alchemistry' originates from the Arabic word 'al-kīmiyā', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'kīmiyā' meant 'chemistry'.
'al-kīmiyā' transformed into the Old French word 'alquemie', and eventually became the modern English word 'alchemy' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the art of transmuting metals', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a medieval chemical science'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with the transmutation of matter, particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or find a universal elixir.
The ancient practice of alchemistry sought to transform lead into gold.
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