transmutation (ˌtrænzmjuːˈteɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the act or an instance of transmuting
- the change of one chemical element into another by a nuclear reaction
- the attempted conversion, by alchemists, of base metals into gold or silver
Alternative Forms
ˌtransmuˈtational transˈmutative adjective ˌtransmuˈtationist noun adjectiveUsage examples
And along with this --- initially --- almost imperceptible transmutation (Wesley noticed details.
, BEHINDLINGS (2002)In the US, transmutation 's ability to clean up waste is a strong selling point.
New Scientist (1999)If the transmutation theory is correct,'love originated in sea-foam '.
Glasgow Herald (2002)We forget the message of change which leads to transmutation.
, Phoenix From the Flame (1994)