alchemist — a person who practiced alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who practiced alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈælkəmɪst/
Korean meaning: 연금술사 (중세시대에 금속을 금으로 바꾸려 했던 사람)
Korean pronunciation: **앨**커미스트
Example Sentences
- My roommate thinks he's an alchemist because he mixes protein powder with everything.
- The alchemist's greatest discovery wasn't gold, but the foundation of modern chemistry.
- Every chef is essentially an alchemist, transforming simple ingredients into culinary magic.
alchemist
NOUN//ˈælkəmɪst//
a person who practiced alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry
The alchemist transforms base metal into gold in his laboratory
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The alchemist teaches the chemist, while the extremist resists
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English alchemist, borrowed from Old French alchimiste, which derives from Medieval Latin alchimia (alchemy). The root ultimately traces to Arabic al-kīmiyāʾ, possibly from Greek chymeia (art of working with metals or liquids).
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“My roommate thinks he's an alchemist because he mixes protein powder with everything.”
“The alchemist's greatest discovery wasn't gold, but the foundation of modern chemistry.”
“Every chef is essentially an alchemist, transforming simple ingredients into culinary magic.”
“The startup CEO claimed to be a financial alchemist who could turn debt into profit overnight.”
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