Word Frequency
alchemy (ˈælkəmɪ
)
Definitions
noun
(plural) -mies- the pseudoscientific predecessor of chemistry that sought a method of transmuting base metals into gold, an elixir to prolong life indefinitely, a panacea or universal remedy, and an alkahest or universal solvent
- a power like that of alchemy ⇒
her beauty had a potent alchemy
Derived Forms
alchemic (ælˈkɛmɪk
) , alˈchemical, ˌalchemˈistic adjectiveWord Origin
C14 alkamye, via Old French from Medieval Latin alchimia, from Arabic al-kīmiyā', from al the + kīmiyā' transmutation, from Late Greek khēmeia the art of transmutationExample Sentences Including 'alchemy'
As a child of the Sixties, I had always looked to music and the narrative arts for alchemy and escape.Globe and Mail (2003)
For, although it is not a new idea (see `Nuclear alchemy : France's impossible dream?New Scientist (1999)
I'm looking at the few wisps of elm in our garden now, wondering what alchemy has been going on inside them this summer.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
Of course Katya was no more knowledgeable about the alchemy at work in her dream palace than those in her doomed circle.COLDHEART CANYON (2001)
She studied at a special centre for feminine alchemy , where she attained the Way.Essential Woman - her mystery, her power
The best of this stylish breed, it is an elegant alchemy of aesthetics and Hawaiian congeniality.Globe and Mail (2003)
The camera worked some kind of alchemy upon him; and he worked the same magic on celluloid.COLDHEART CANYON (2001)
We will push our bronze medals into the furnace; with mileage and weight training the alchemy is tried and tested.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
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