chrysopoeian

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English

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Etymology

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From chrysopoeia +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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chrysopoeian (comparative more chrysopoeian, superlative most chrysopoeian)

  1. Pertaining to the making of gold.
    • 2006, Philip Ball, The Devil's Doctor, Arrow, published 2007, page 165:
      All of this makes it a little easier to comprehend what Paracelsus was doing in his chrysopoeian exploits.