Philosopher's stone — Stone Stone, n. [OE. ston, stan, AS. st[=a]n; akin to OS. & OFries. st[=e]n, D. steen, G. stein, Icel. steinn, Sw. sten, Dan. steen, Goth. stains, Russ. stiena a wall, Gr. ?, ?, a pebble. [root]167. Cf. {Steen}.] 1. Concreted earthy or mineral… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
philosopher's stone — ► NOUN ▪ a mythical substance supposed to change any metal into gold or silver … English terms dictionary
Philosopher's stone — The philosopher s stone ( la. lapis philosophorum; Greek: chrysopoeia ) is a legendary substance, supposedly capable of turning inexpensive metals into gold; it was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and… … Wikipedia
philosopher's stone — noun hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold • Syn: ↑philosophers stone, ↑elixir • Hypernyms: ↑substance * * * noun [singular] : an imaginary substance that people in the past believed… … Useful english dictionary
Philosopher's stone (disambiguation) — The term philosopher s stone may refer to:* Philosopher s stone, the medieval term for the alchemical secret of converting lead into gold * Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone , a fiction novel ** Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone… … Wikipedia
philosopher's stone — noun Date: 14th century an imaginary stone, substance, or chemical preparation believed to have the power of transmuting baser metals into gold and sought by alchemists; broadly an elusive or imaginary key to success called also philosophers… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Philosopher's Stone — Alchemists constantly searched for this stone. When ground down and combined with water, drugs and other materials it would produce an elixir. This elixir would change imperfect metals (metals other than gold) into perfect metals (gold). This… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
philosopher's stone — phi.losopher s stone n [singular] an imaginary substance that was thought in the past to have the power to change any other metal into gold … Dictionary of contemporary English
philosopher's stone, the — phi,losopher s stone, the noun an imaginary substance that people in the past believed could change any other metal into gold … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
philosopher's stone — noun A substance able to turn base metals into gold or silver, usually by means of the application and distillation of another substance, usually mercury; also sometimes claimed to give immortality … Wiktionary
