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Transmutation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Transmutation
(n.)
The change or reduction of one figure or body into another of the same area or solidity, but of a different form, as of a triangle into a square.
(n.)
The change of one species into another, which is assumed to take place in any development theory of life; transformism.
(n.)
The act of transmuting, or the state of being transmuted; as, the transmutation of metals.
(n.)
The change or reduction of one figure or body into another of the same area or solidity, but of a different form, as of a triangle into a square.
(n.)
The change of one species into another, which is assumed to take place in any development theory of life; transformism.
(n.)
The act of transmuting, or the state of being transmuted; as, the transmutation of metals.
| WordNet 2.0 |
transmutation
Noun
1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
(synonym) transubstantiation
(hypernym) conversion
(derivation) transform, transmute, transubstantiate
2. a qualitative change
(synonym) transformation, shift
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
(hyponym) improvement, betterment, advance
3. (physics) the change of one chemical element into another (as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment); "the transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible"
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
(derivation) transmute
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
Noun
1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
(synonym) transubstantiation
(hypernym) conversion
(derivation) transform, transmute, transubstantiate
2. a qualitative change
(synonym) transformation, shift
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
(hyponym) improvement, betterment, advance
3. (physics) the change of one chemical element into another (as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment); "the transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible"
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
(derivation) transmute
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
| hEnglish - advanced version |
transmutation
transmutation
\trans`mu*ta"tion\ (?), n. [f. transmutation, l. transmutatio. see transmute.]
1. the act of transmuting, or the state of being transmuted; as, the transmutation of metals.
2. (geom.) the change or reduction of one figure or body into another of the same area or solidity, but of a different form, as of a triangle into a square. [r.]
3. (biol.) the change of one species into another, which is assumed to take place in any development theory of life; transformism.
transmutation
of metals (alchem.), the conversion of base metals into gold or silver, a process often attempted by the alchemists. see alchemy, and philosopher's stone , under philosopher.
transmutation
n
1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something [syn: transubstantiation]
2. a qualitative change [syn: transformation, shift]
similar words(1)
transmutation of metals
transmutation
\trans`mu*ta"tion\ (?), n. [f. transmutation, l. transmutatio. see transmute.]
1. the act of transmuting, or the state of being transmuted; as, the transmutation of metals.
2. (geom.) the change or reduction of one figure or body into another of the same area or solidity, but of a different form, as of a triangle into a square. [r.]
3. (biol.) the change of one species into another, which is assumed to take place in any development theory of life; transformism.
transmutation
of metals (alchem.), the conversion of base metals into gold or silver, a process often attempted by the alchemists. see alchemy, and philosopher's stone , under philosopher.
transmutation
n
1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something [syn: transubstantiation]
2. a qualitative change [syn: transformation, shift]
similar words(1)
transmutation of metals
Transmutation Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Transmutation
Transmutation Generally the transmutation of inferior metals into gold, although the reverse process properly falls under the same term. Three things are involved: the old metal, the new metal, and the underlying essence common to both. To transmute lead into gold we must change something which is now lead so that this something will then be gold. Transmutations are now being performed in chemistry on this principle. The alchemists reasoned that, since all elements come from a root-element, it must be possible to perform transmutations by reducing the gross elements to their subtle substratum. Apart from the love of knowledge, one sees no object in the physical process other than that of acquisitive gain. If the language of alchemy is taken allegorically, as it very frequently was and is, transmutation means the refinement of the gross elements of human nature. The scientific thinkers and researchers who are leading the world in scientific experimentation in the ultimates of matter are the modern alchemists or transmutationists.
Transmutation Generally the transmutation of inferior metals into gold, although the reverse process properly falls under the same term. Three things are involved: the old metal, the new metal, and the underlying essence common to both. To transmute lead into gold we must change something which is now lead so that this something will then be gold. Transmutations are now being performed in chemistry on this principle. The alchemists reasoned that, since all elements come from a root-element, it must be possible to perform transmutations by reducing the gross elements to their subtle substratum. Apart from the love of knowledge, one sees no object in the physical process other than that of acquisitive gain. If the language of alchemy is taken allegorically, as it very frequently was and is, transmutation means the refinement of the gross elements of human nature. The scientific thinkers and researchers who are leading the world in scientific experimentation in the ultimates of matter are the modern alchemists or transmutationists.
| Occult101 |
Transmutation
The changing of base things into precious things, the work of alchemy. Base metal is transmuted into gold, common liquid into the elixir of life, and the ordinary soul into the soul of an enlightened being.
The changing of base things into precious things, the work of alchemy. Base metal is transmuted into gold, common liquid into the elixir of life, and the ordinary soul into the soul of an enlightened being.
| Book of Shadows |
Transmutation
The work of alchemy, changing base metals and elements into precious things.
The work of alchemy, changing base metals and elements into precious things.
Transmutation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Transmutation
Transmutation may refer to:
In mysticism:
In mysticism:
- Alchemy, the quest to discover a way to turn inexpensive metals such as lead into gold.
In physics:
- Nuclear transmutation, the conversion of one chemical element or isotope into another through nuclear reaction.
- Low energy nuclear transmutation, a controversial line of research into cold fusion.
- Dimensional transmutation, a physical mechanism that transforms a pure number into a parameter with a dimension.
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