Definitions

1. verb

to change the form or nature of something, especially base metals into gold or silver, or to convert a substance into a different one, often with the aid of alchemy.

“The alchemist claimed to be able to transmute lead into gold.”

2. verb

to change the nature or character of something, especially by spiritual or magical means.

“She believed that her meditation would transmute her negative thoughts into positive ones.”

3. noun

the act of changing the form or nature of something, especially base metals into gold or silver.

“The transmutation of lead into gold was a legendary feat in alchemy.”