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alchemical

alchemical

4 9.9
About the old idea of turning metal into gold and the secret experiments to do that
  • adjective
  • /ˌælˈkɛmɪkəl/
  • Literature
: alquímico
  • The ancient texts described the alchemical processes used to turn lead into gold.
  • alchemical transmutation
  • an alchemical treatise
  • alchemical texts

And it what it what it alluded to it that was the word for the alchemical science in ancient Egypt.

Examples

  • Applying the correct alchemical triggers will reveal its presence.

    The Last Witch Hunter (2015)

  • Over the years, he came to reject the alchemical theory on the basis of which this early account was given.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Could I, as I set them free from my alchemical world, give them this book?

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Sometimes these two types of alchemical texts were combined.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The question, then, was where to locate the home and alchemical laboratory that would be needed.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • At this point, little research exists on the intersection of Newton's alchemical writings with his larger scientific work.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The cells of higher consciousness are awakening and bursting forth with the alchemical formula of transformation.

    Blog text (27)

  • The supposedly simple process of photosynthesis is as alchemical as Monet's paint-mixing method.

    Academic text (2017)

  • See Tuana 26-34 for a detailed description of the alchemical process and its use of gender symbolism.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Throughout his alchemical studies, Jung emphasizes that the purpose of alchemy is regeneration or rebirth.

    Academic text (1992)

Synonyms

alchemic
vsalchemical
  • Literature
1 9.9

Like old practices that tried to change metal into gold and make secret medicines

is about the philosophy and practices of medieval alchemists
alchemistical
vsalchemical
  • Archaic
9.9

About old ideas and experiments that try to change metals into gold

is more about the philosophical and medieval character
alchemistic
vsalchemical
  • Literature
9.9

Relating to the old practice of trying to turn metals into gold

is broader covering philosophy and general characteristics

Surface Forms

alchemical positive

Morphology

alchemical = alchemy (semi-transparent) = al + chem + ical

The word 'alchemical' is derived from 'alchemy', which is a known concept, but the specific practices and philosophy are not entirely transparent to all learners.

Etymology

Alchemical comes from the Arabic name al-kimiya, which meant the old art of 'turning ordinary metal into gold' and secret experiments, and it shares the same root as modern chemical. So when something is alchemical it feels like a hidden or magical change that turns the ordinary into something special.