ˈælkɪmɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
the medieval forerunner of
chemistry,
esp. seeking to
turn base metals
into gold or
silver. 2 a
miraculous transformation or the
means of achieving
this. øøalchemic adj. alchemical adj. alchemist n. alchemize v.tr. (also -ise). [ME f. OF alkemie, alkamie f. med.L alchimia,
-emia, f.
Arab. alkimiya' f. al the + kimiya' f. Gk khemia, -meia art of transmuting metals]