alchemy

英 /ˈælkəmi/ 　美 /ˈælkəmi/

n. 炼金术An ancient practice seeking to turn ordinary metals into gold
n. 神奇的转变力量A mysterious process that transforms ordinary things into something special

The exhibition explored alchemy through old jars and furnaces.

展览通过古老的罐子和熔炉来介绍炼金术。

Although alchemy lacked a modern scientific framework, its experimental techniques contributed to the development of chemistry.

虽然炼金术缺乏现代科学框架，但其实验技术推动了化学的发展。

搭配

medieval alchemy 中世纪炼金术practise alchemy 从事炼金术the alchemy of creativity 创造力的神奇转化作用

通常不可数；比喻义强调神奇转化，并非泛指魔法。

alchemist (n.)、alchemical (adj.)