Philosophers' Stone (Noun)
Meaning
Hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- According to legend, the philosopher's stone is capable of turning ordinary metals into gold and finding the secret of eternal life.
- Alchemists spent centuries searching for the elusive philosopher's stone, a substance they believed held the secret to transforming base metals into precious gold.
- In ancient texts, the philosopher's stone was often referred to as a mysterious substance that could change the very essence of matter itself.
- Despite numerous claims of discovering the philosopher's stone, many historians believe it was merely a myth created to justify alchemy's existence.
- The idea of finding the philosopher's stone became an all-consuming obsession for many medieval alchemists who were convinced its discovery held the key to true power and wealth.