alchemy
nounUK /ˈæl.kə.mi/
US /ˈæl.kə.mi/
Alchemy is an old kind of science where people tried to turn cheap metals into gold.
Long ago, alchemists mixed strange ingredients in their labs, hoping to make gold.
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2. A mysterious or magical power that can change things.
The alchemy of her kindness turned the angry crowd into friends.
3. The process of mixing different things to create something new.
The chef's alchemy combined simple ingredients into a wonderful meal.
4. A seemingly magical transformation or change.
There was a kind of alchemy in the way the old house became a cozy home.