alchemy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈælkəmi/
alchemy means: An old study that tried to turn ordinary metals into gold and discover ways to live forever.
noun
An old study that tried to turn ordinary metals into gold and discover ways to live forever.
- He studied alchemy in secret.
- Medieval alchemy promised a way to make gold.
- Books on alchemy filled the old library.
A surprising, almost magical change that turns something ordinary into something special.
- Her cooking is pure alchemy.
- The alchemy of music turned sadness into joy.
- Some strange alchemy made their partnership work.
Questions about alchemy
What does alchemy mean?
An old study that tried to turn ordinary metals into gold and discover ways to live forever.
What is alchemy in other languages?
Türkçe: simya · Español: alquimia · Français: alchimie · Deutsch: Alchemie · Italiano: alchimia · 日本語: 錬金術
How do you pronounce alchemy?
It is pronounced /ˈælkəmi/.
How do you use alchemy in a sentence?
He studied alchemy in secret. Medieval alchemy promised a way to make gold.
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