alchemy

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Definitions

n.

A medieval proto-science seeking to turn base metals into gold and find a universal cure; any mysterious process of transformation

炼金术;神奇的转化过程

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.medieval alchemy中世纪炼金术
  • 2.alchemy experiment炼金术实验
  • 3.alchemy of...的神奇转化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Medieval alchemists sought the impossible, trying to turn lead into gold.

  • 2.

    Medieval alchemists sought the philosopher's stone.

  • 3.

    The chef practiced a kind of alchemy, transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

  • 4.

    The chef worked alchemy turning simple ingredients into a masterpiece.

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