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chrysopoeia

chrysopoeia

9.9
A written work that explains how to turn ordinary metals into gold
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪsəˈpiːə/
  • Archaic
: tratado de quimera
  • The ancient manuscript contained a detailed chrysopoeia outlining the steps to create gold.

Examples

  • A rare chrysopoeia was discovered in the library's collection of medieval texts.

  • Scholars studied the chrysopoeia to understand historical beliefs about alchemy.

  • The ancient text on chrysopoeia was fascinating.

  • Many scholars studied chrysopoeia in alchemy.

  • The old chrysopoeia described intricate procedures for transforming lead into gold.

  • Researchers are currently translating a chrysopoeia that reveals ancient techniques of gold-making.

  • The library acquired an ancient chrysopoeia, known for its elaborate recipes for creating gold.

Surface Forms

chrysopoeia singular
chrysopoeias plural

Etymology

Chrysopoeia was also used for a written book about making gold, from Greek chrysos 'gold' and poiein 'to make', and you can even spot the chrys- part in words like chrysanthemum for a golden flower. So a chrysopoeia can mean a book or guide that explains the steps to change metals into gold.