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Need another word that means the same as “alchemy”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “alchemy” in this overview.

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Alchemy as a Noun
Definitions of "Alchemy" as a noun
Synonyms of "Alchemy" as a noun (1 Word)
Usage Examples of "Alchemy" as a noun
Associations of "Alchemy" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Alchemy” are: chemistry

Alchemy as a Noun

Definitions of "Alchemy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “alchemy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times.
The way two individuals relate to each other.
A seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.
The medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with the transmutation of matter, in particular with attempts to convert base metals into gold or find a universal elixir.

Synonyms of "Alchemy" as a noun (1 Word)

chemistry

The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions.
Their affair was triggered by intense sexual chemistry.

Usage Examples of "Alchemy" as a noun

Occult sciences, such as alchemy and astrology.
A mysterious alchemy brought them together.
Finding the person who's right for you requires a very subtle alchemy.

Associations of "Alchemy" (30 Words)

alchemist	A person who practises alchemy. Some highly imaginative tax shelters dreamed up by the accounting alchemists.
alkaline	Relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7. Alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone.
alloy	Make an alloy of. Alloy wheels.
aluminum	A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
bonding	The action of joining things securely by means of adhesive, heat, or pressure or by chemical bonds. Family bonding* can be accomplished by planning a fishing trip.*
braze	A brazed joint. The company adapted its process to braze* the flute components under vacuum.*
chemistry	The chemical composition and properties of a substance or body. The patient s blood chemistry* was monitored regularly.*
chromium	The chemical element of atomic number 24, a hard white metal used in stainless steel and other alloys.
copper	A reddish brown colour like that of copper. Coppered pins.
ferrous	Of iron with a valency of two; of iron(II).
hydroxide	A compound of a metal with the hydroxide ion OH as in many alkalis or the group OH.
ion	A particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons. A sulphate ion.
iron	A shot made with an iron. His long irons were majestic.
lithium	Lithium carbonate or another lithium salt used as a mood stabilizing drug.
magnetize	Make magnetic. A compass is really a magnetized needle.
manganese	The black dioxide of manganese as an industrial raw material or additive especially in glass making.
metal	Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal Ambrose Bierce. Crunching power trio metal.
metallurgy	The science and technology of metals. The constituents of bronze can be scientifically analysed to gain information on ancient metallurgy.
monoxide	An oxide containing one atom of oxygen in its molecule or empirical formula.
necromancy	The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world. Alchemy necromancy* and other magic practices.*
nickel	Plate with nickel. A button the size of a nickel.
nitrogen	The chemical element of atomic number 7 a colourless odourless unreactive gas that forms about 78 per cent of the earth s atmosphere Liquid nitrogen made by distilling liquid air boils at 77 4 kelvins 195 8 C and is used as a coolant.
occult	Hide from view. A wooden screen designed to occult* the competitors.*
oxide	A binary compound of oxygen with another element or group. Nitrogen oxide.
physics	The branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy The subject matter of physics includes mechanics heat light and other radiation sound electricity magnetism and the structure of atoms. His favorite subject was physics.
shift	Use a shift key on a keyboard. The bus was still waiting there when the day shift* went home.*
sulfide	A compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive.
transmutation	An act that changes the form or character or substance of something. Grotesque transmutations.
welding	Fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure.
zinc	Coat or cover with zinc. A zinc* roof.*