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alchemize

verb
al·​che·​mize | \ ˈal-kə-ˌmīz How to pronounce alchemize (audio) \
alchemized; alchemizing

Definition of alchemize

transitive verb

: to change by alchemy : transmute

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Examples of alchemize in a Sentence

time and fiction writers have alchemized these Wild West thugs into romantic heroes

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Other contributors serve beauty by alchemizing trash. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, "In the galleries: ‘Habitats’ at Target Gallery showcases the nature of creativity," 6 Sep. 2019 My college roommate resigned herself to buying different shades of liquid foundation and alchemizing them into a hybrid of her own. — Rawiya Kameir, Vogue, "After the Fenty Phenomenon, What’s Next for Inclusivity in Beauty?," 18 Mar. 2019

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First Known Use of alchemize

1594, in the meaning defined above

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