concept   transmutation
culture   Western alchemy
statement   Western alchemists aimed to transmute base metals into noble metals such as gold.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 transmutation Western alchemy culture Transmutation is the process of turning base metals into precious metals like gold and silver through alchemical processes. 1
2 transmutation historical alchemy The transformation of base metals into noble metals such as gold or silver 1
3 transmutation of elements Western alchemy tradition Believed in the possibility of turning base metals into gold through transmutation 1