alchemizing
Turning lead golden
Alchemizing is the act of transforming something, as medieval alchemists sought to turn base metals into gold.
The word now usually describes figurative transformation—converting ordinary materials or ideas into something valuable: She has a gift for alchemizing everyday observations into poetry.
The process implies mysterious or almost magical conversion.
Concealed from view
- esotericAccessible to few
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
ritual · incantation · grimoire · conjuration · spellcasting · divination · potion · elixir
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- elixir of lifeLegendary immortality concoction
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- alembicDistillation apparatus
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
quintessence · magnum opus · mercury · sulfur · salt · bain-marie · retort · calcination
Profound biological restructuring
- transmutationComplete change of form
- conversionAct of changing states
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
evolution · morphing · reshaping · reforming · reconfiguring · catalyzing · refining · purifying
Creating something original
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- ideationForming mental concepts
occult
Concealed from view
- esotericAccessible to few
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
sorcery · ritual · incantation · grimoire · conjuration · spellcasting · divination · potion · elixir · transmuting
philosopher's stone
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- elixir of lifeLegendary immortality concoction
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- alembicDistillation apparatus
crucible · quintessence · magnum opus · mercury · sulfur · salt · bain-marie · retort · calcination · sublimation
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- transmutationComplete change of form
- conversionAct of changing states
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
mutation · evolution · morphing · reshaping · reforming · reconfiguring · catalyzing · refining · purifying · distilling
innovation
Creating something original
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
alchemizingpreserving
Protecting from deterioration
maintaining · conserving · leaving alone · stabilizing · stagnating
alchemizingchemistry
Study of substances' interactions
alchemizingdegrading
Lowering in worth
corrupting · debasing · diminishing · adulterating · cheapening
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