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philosopher's stone

Hypothetical substance that could transform base metals into gold. The search for the philosopher's stone was a main theme of alchemy in the Middle Ages. The stone was also thought to give eternal life.



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Under the guidance of my new preceptors I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life; but the latter soon obtained my undivided attention.
Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context
After all, the mediaeval belief in the Philosopher's Stone which could transmute metals, has its counterpart in the accepted theory of metabolism which changes living tissue.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
I thought he was fit to die with shame, and there he sits grinning smiles, as good as to say, 'Let the world wag as it will, I've the philosopher's stone in my waist-coat pocket, and the elixir of life in my cupboard; I'm independent of both Fate and Fortune'"
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