alchemy
🇺🇸
/ˈælkəmi/
🇬🇧
/ˈælkəmi/
noun
R
Alchemy is an old science from the Middle Ages. People studied it to try to turn regular metals into gold.
The ancient art of alchemy was thought to hold the secret to turning lead into gold.
R
Alchemy can also mean a magical power that can change things in a surprising way.
The teacher's kindness had an alchemy effect on the student, making him more confident.
translation
Alchemy is an old science from the Middle Ages. People studied it to try to turn regular metals into gold.; Alchemy can also mean a magical power that can change things in a surprising way.
Word Forms
Plural
alchemies