aciurgy

/ˌæsɪˈɜːrɪ/ or /ˌæsɪˈɜːrˈɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for alchemy

“The medieval manuscript described the practice of aciurgy with great detail.”

2. noun

a term used in ancient Greek to describe a type of metallurgy

“The archaeologist studied the techniques of aciurgy used by the ancient Greeks.”

Synonyms

  • alchemy
  • chymistry

Antonyms

  • decomposition
  • destruction