chrysopoeia

/krɪsəˈpoʊɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

the supposed art or process of transmuting base metals into gold or finding the philosopher’s stone; alchemy

“The alchemist was known for his attempts at chrysopoeia, but his claims were ultimately proven false.”

Synonyms

  • alchemy
  • transmutation

Antonyms

  • chemical analysis
  • decomposition