Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transmutation
noun
/trænzˌmjuː.teɪˈʃən/
Definition
The act or process of transforming one substance into another.
Examples
- The transmutation of lead into gold was a common goal for alchemists.
- Scientists studied the transmutation of radioactive materials.
- In mythology, characters might experience transmutation into different forms.
Meaning
Transmutation refers to the conversion of one element or substance into another, often associated with changes in its properties.
Synonyms
- conversion
- transformation
- metamorphosis
