Dr. Faust was well versed in alchemy.
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Alchemy
/ˈælkəmi/
Synonyms for "alchemy" (77 found)
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Noun(1 words)
spiritual alchemy
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7 entriesalchemy in Renaissancechrysopoeiahermeticismlate medieval alchemyoccult philosophyspagyricstransmutation of base metals
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18 total sentences available.
In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.
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Many tales of alchemy show up in "Journey to the West".
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Contrary to Newton's public image, most of his work was not devoted to science but rather to theology, mysticism and alchemy.
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