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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

ANCIENT METAL STUDYC1

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.

Common phrases: study alchemy, medieval alchemy, chinese alchemy, history of alchemy

MYSTERIOUS TRANSFORMATIONC2

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.

Similar words: magic, transformation

Common phrases: creative alchemy, alchemy of something

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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