alchemy
BrE /ˈæl.kə.miː/ AmE /ˈæl.kə.mi/
noun en → es
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
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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.
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
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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.