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
Loanwordalrelating to, having the nature of
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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.
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The chef worked alchemy turning simple ingredients into a masterpiece.