Alchemic

/ælˈkɛmɪk/ adjective

Relating to or characteristic of alchemy, the medieval practice of trying to transform materials and achieve spiritual enlightenment through chemical-like processes.

From 'alchemy' plus the suffix '-ic' making it an adjective. 'Alchemy' itself comes from Arabic 'al-kimiya,' possibly from Greek 'chymeia' (art of working with metals or liquids).

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