alchemist
noun
a person who is versed in or practices alchemy.
alchemists
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pluralof alchemist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Whereas the alchemists of old sought ways to turn base metals into gold, I am transforming a precious metal into gifts for the most important people in my life, family members both past and present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Astrologers consult a national zodiac, palm readers ring pagodas, would-be alchemists attempt to transmute mercury into gold and SIM card companies advertise dial-a-diviners.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
He has not of course transformed another chemical element into gold, as the alchemists sought to do.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
“I often refer to artists as alchemists and mad scientists, but he truly is,” says independent curator and Hammer adjunct Ali Subotnick, who organized that installation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2023
Hundreds of pounds of denatured iron that alchemists would have fought over The mayor nodded eagerly and singsonged, “Dig a pit that’s ten by two. Ash and elm and rowan too.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
