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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAlchemist
/ˈæl.kə.mɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A person who practiced alchemy, particularly someone who attempted to convert base metals into gold or discover a universal elixir of life.
"The medieval alchemist spent decades in his dimly lit laboratory mixing powders and heating crucibles." - 2
A person who transforms or creates something through a mysterious, magical, or impressive process.
"She is an alchemist in the kitchen, turning simple, humble ingredients into gourmet masterpieces."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin alchimista, which comes from the Arabic al-kīmiyā' (referring to the philosophical and protoscientific tradition of alchemy). The root ultimately traces back to the Greek kīhmeia, possibly referencing the ancient Egyptian name for Egypt, Khem, denoting the black soil.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Alchemist" is said worldwide
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alchimiste
Transliteration: al-ʃi-mist
"L'alchimiste cherchait à transformer le plomb en or."
Alchimist
Transliteration: al-çi-mɪst
"Der Alchimist experimentierte stundenlang im Labor."
alchimista
Transliteration: al-ki-ˈmi-sta
"L'alchimista cercava la pietra filosofale."
alquimista
Transliteration: al-ki-ˈmis-ta
"El alquimista buscaba la fórmula para la inmortalidad."
alquimista
Transliteration: aw-ki-ˈmiʃ-tɐ
"O alquimista tentou transformar o metal em ouro."
रसायनशास्त्री
Transliteration: rasayan shastri
"वह पुराने समय का एक महान रसायनशास्त्री था।"
炼金术士
Transliteration: liàn jīn shù shì
"那个炼金术士试图把铁变成黄金。"
연금술사
Transliteration: yeon-geum-sul-sa
"연금술사는 금을 만들려고 노력했습니다."
錬金術師
Transliteration: renkinjutsushi
"その錬金術師は秘密の実験室で働いていた。"
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