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transmutation
[trans-myoo-tey-shuhn, tranz-]
noun
the act or process of transmuting.
the fact or state of being transmuted.
change into another nature, substance, form, or condition.
Biology.the transformation of one species into another.
Physics.any process in which a nuclide is transformed into a different nuclide, usually one of a different element.
Alchemy.the supposed conversion of base metals into metals of greater value, especially into gold or silver.
transmutation
/ ˌٰæԳːˈٱɪʃə /
noun
the act or an instance of transmuting
the change of one chemical element into another by a nuclear reaction
the attempted conversion, by alchemists, of base metals into gold or silver
transmutation
The changing of one chemical element into another. Transmutations occur naturally through radioactive decay, or artificially by bombarding the nucleus of a substance with subatomic particles.
Other Word Forms
- transmutational adjective
- transmutative adjective
- transmutationist noun
- ˌٰԲˈٲپDzԲ adjective
- ˌٰԲˈٲپDzԾ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of transmutation1
Example Sentences
Every day, I became less convinced by complete purification as a means of enlightenment, and more interested in curation, transmutation and integration.
I think it’s a celebration of the transmutation of hubris to humility.
The most drastic transmutation of “The Ballad” thus far is in Episode 4, written by Giovanna Sarquis and directed by Rachel Goldberg.
It's difficult for researchers to make these kinds of observations; in fact, they are not able to directly observe acts of transmutation.
Indeed, when Soddy realized what was going on, he shouted to his colleague: "Rutherford, this is transmutation!"
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