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transmutation

trans·mu·ta·tion [ trànzmyoo táysh'n ] (plural trans·mu·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. change: a change, or the process of changing, from one form, substance, nature, or state to another

2. physics change of one element into another: the transformation of the atom of one chemical element into the atom of another by disintegration or nuclear bombardment

3. history conversion to gold: the supposed conversion of base metals into gold or silver by alchemy


trans·mu·ta·tion·al adjective

Word Usage

See transformation.

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