Category:Transmutation

Trans`mu*ta"tion, n. Etym: [f. transmutation, l. transmutatio. See Transmute.]

1. The act of transmuting, or the state of being transmuted; as, the Transmutation of metals.

2. (geom.)

Defn: the change or reduction of one figure or body into another of The same area or solidity, but of a different form, as of a triangle Into a square. [r.]

3. (biol.)

Defn: the change of one species into another, which is assumed to Take place in any development theory of life; transformism. Bacon. Transmutation of metals (alchem.), the conversion of base metals into Gold or silver, a process often attempted by the alchemists. See Alchemy, and philosopher's stone, under philosopher.