Sign in
Enter the word for search

transmutation

UK
/ˌtrænsmjuːˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌtrænsmjuˈteɪʃən/

Translations

transmutationnoun
transmutations
pl
The alchemist's goal was the transmutation of base metals into gold.
Le but de l'alchimiste était la transmutation des métaux vils en or.
Synonyms
conversion
transformation
metamorphosis
alteration
change
transmutationadjective
more transmutation
Comp.
most transmutation
Super.
UK
/ˌtrænsmjuːˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌtrænsmjuˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun, especially in scientific contexts (e.g., “transmutation products”).
transmutationnelSurtout en physique nucléaire.
Transmutation products must be carefully stored due to their radioactivity.
Les produits transmutationnels doivent être stockés avec soin en raison de leur radioactivité.

Definitions

transmutationnoun
The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.
The alchemist's goal was the transmutation of base metals into gold.
The result or product of transmuting; something that has undergone a complete change in form or nature.
The philosopher’s stone was believed to effect the transmutation of lead into gold.
In physics, the conversion of one chemical element or isotope into another, which occurs naturally or artificially.
Nuclear reactors can facilitate the transmutation of certain isotopes into more stable forms.
transmutationadjective
Relating to or resulting from transmutation, especially nuclear transmutation.
Transmutation products must be carefully stored due to their radioactivity.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries