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philosopher's stone: see alchemy alchemy , ancient art of obscure origin that sought to transform base metals (e.g., lead) into silver and gold; forerunner of the science of chemistry. Some scholars hold that it was first practiced in early Egypt and others that it arose in China (in the 5th or 3d
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Philosopher’s Stone

substance supposed to convert base metal to gold. [Medieval Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 829]

See : Unattainability

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Philosopher's Stone (redirected from Lapis philosophorum)

Philosopher's Stone
(redirected from Lapis philosophorum)