alchemy

Definition of alchemy

Nouns

the way two individuals relate to each other
"a mysterious alchemy brought them together"
Synonyms:
chemistry, interpersonal chemistry
Type of:
social relation
a relation between living organisms (especially between people)
a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
Type of:
pseudoscience
an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions

Vocabulary Lists for alchemy

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