alchemy
al·che·my
/ˈælkəmi/ noun , pl -mies
1 [ noncount ] : a science that was used in the Middle Ages with the goal of changing ordinary metals into gold
2 : a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way
[ noncount ] She practiced her alchemy in the kitchen, turning a pile of vegetables into a delicious salad.
[ count ] The company hoped for some sort of economic alchemy that would improve business.
al·che·mist /ˈælkəmıst/ noun , pl -mists [ count ]
