What is another word for alchemists?

Pronunciation: [ˈalkɪmˌɪsts] (IPA)

Alchemists were once revered for their ability to transform base metals into gold and find the elixir of life. Today, the term has taken on new meanings, and synonyms for alchemists include scientists, chemists, and researchers. These individuals seek to discover new compounds, medicines, and technologies to improve our understanding of the world and our quality of life. They use their knowledge of natural processes to create new substances and solve complex problems. Other synonyms for alchemists include magicians, sorcerers, and mystics, as the practice of alchemy was often associated with occult or mystical knowledge. Regardless of the label, these seekers of knowledge remain a vital part of progress and innovation in our world.

Usage examples for Alchemists

The philosophical argument of alchemists and mystics, in a way, draws to itself the animistic argument, and sets up the hypothesis that the smallness of elves and fairies is due to their own nature, because they actually exist as invisible tribes of non-human beings of pygmy size and form.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
The age of alchemists is gone; the sleight-of-hand man and the juggler have succeeded him.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
And were they not alchemists?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Alchemists

  • In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a very strange bunch. But there is great fun in being a wizard.
    Billy Joel
  • The alchemists in their search for gold discovered many other things of greater value.
    Arthur Schopenhauer
  • Could I interrupt here, because there is an alternative explanation, which you are particularly well placed to examine. You know the argument that it is the alchemists in the laboratories who invent the sweet new kits.
    E. P. Thompson
  • The alchemists in their search for gold discovered many other things of greater value.
    Arthur Schopenhauer
  • Science tells us that heat may be shown to develop electricity, electricity produce heat; and magnetism to evolve electricity, and vice versa. Motion, they tell us, results from motion itself, and so on, ad infinitum. This is the A B C of occultism and of the earliest alchemists. The indestructibility of matter and force being discovered and proved, the great problem of eternity is solved.
    Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

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