alchemy

BrE /ˈæl.kə.miː/ AmE /ˈæl.kə.mi/

noun en → es

1 SCIENCE C1

an ancient form of chemistry and medicine that was believed to be able to turn base metals into gold, make the elixir of life, etc.

alquimia

  • alchemy of something

Collocations alchemy of science · alchemy of medicine

  • The alchemy of turning lead into gold was a central belief in medieval times.

    La alquimia de convertir el plomo en oro era una creencia central en los tiempos medievales.

2 TRANSFORMATION C1

a magical or mysterious process of change, especially one that seems impossible.

transformación mágica o milagrosa

  • alchemy of something

Collocations alchemy of success · alchemy of happiness

  • The alchemy of turning a struggling business into a successful one is often a mystery.

    La transformación mágica de una empresa luchadora en un éxito es a menudo un misterio.