alchemistry
/əlˈkemɪstri/ or /ælˈkemɪstri/Definitions
1. noun
a hypothetical branch of alchemy, now considered pseudoscience, that aims to study the properties and behavior of metals and minerals through the study of their symbolic or metaphorical connections, rather than their physical properties.
“The modern alchemist’s pursuit of alchemistry has sparked interest in ancient texts and mystic knowledge.”