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philosopher's stone
phi·los·o·phers' stone also phi·los·o·pher's stone (fĭ-lŏs′ə-fərz)n. A substance that was believed to have the power of transmuting base metal into gold. Also called elixir.philosopher's stone n (Alchemy) a stone or substance thought by alchemists to be capable of transmuting base metals into gold Philosopher's StoneAlso known as the elixir of life this was a substance that alchemists attempted to discover or make in order to restore youth, prolong life and turn base metals into gold.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | philosopher's stone - hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into goldphilosophers' stone, elixirsubstance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" |
philosopher's stone
philosopher's stone: see alchemyalchemy
, ancient art of obscure origin that sought to transform base metals (e.g., lead) into silver and gold; forerunner of the science of chemistry. Some scholars hold that it was first practiced in early Egypt and others that it arose in China (in the 5th or 3d cent. B.C.
..... Click the link for more information. .Philosopher’s Stonesubstance supposed to convert base metal to gold. [Medieval Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 829]See: Unattainabilityphilosopher's stone
phi·los·o·pher's stonea stone sought by the alchemists of the Middle Ages that was supposedly able to transmute base metals into gold, to make precious stones, and to cure all ills, and thus confer longevity; it was also believed to be a universal solvent.philosopher's stone
Synonyms for philosopher's stonenoun hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into goldSynonyms- philosophers' stone
- elixir
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