aurification

/ɔːrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or action of converting or transforming something into gold or gold dust, often by chemical or alchemical means

“The alchemist attempted to demonstrate the process of aurification in front of the skeptical audience.”

Synonyms

  • conversion
  • transmutation

Antonyms

  • degradation
  • dissolution