alchemize

[ al-kuh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object),al·che·mized, al·che·miz·ing.
  1. to change by or as by alchemy; transmute: to alchemize lead into gold.

Origin of alchemize

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; alchem(y) + -ize
  • Also especially British, al·che·mise .

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British Dictionary definitions for alchemize

alchemize

alchemise

/ (ˈælkəˌmaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to alter (an element, metal, etc) by alchemy; transmute

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