Transmuted

Transmuted
Transmute Trans*mute", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transmuted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Transmuting}.] [L. transmutare, transmutatum; trans across + mutare to change. See {Mutable}, and cf. {Transmew}.] To change from one nature, form, or substance, into another; to transform. [1913 Webster]

The caresses of parents and the blandishments of friends transmute us into idols. --Buckminster. [1913 Webster]

Transmuting sorrow into golden joy Free from alloy. --H. Smith. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • transmuted — Synonyms and related words: altered, better, changeable, changed, converted, degenerate, deviant, divergent, improved, metamorphosed, metastasized, modified, mutant, qualified, rebuilt, reformed, renewed, revived, revolutionary, subversive,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • transmuted — trans·mute || trænz mjuːt , s v. change form, be transformed from one condition to another …   English contemporary dictionary

  • transmuted — …   Useful english dictionary

  • Nuclear transmutation — is the conversion of one chemical element or isotope into another. In other words, atoms of one element can be changed into atoms of other element by transmutation . This occurs either through nuclear reactions (in which an outside particle… …   Wikipedia

  • transmute — [[t]trænzmju͟ːt[/t]] transmutes, transmuting, transmuted V ERG If something transmutes or is transmuted into a different form, it is changed into that form. [FORMAL] [V into n] She ceased to think, as anger transmuted into passion... [V n into n] …   English dictionary

  • Subtle body — According to various esoteric, occult, and mystical teachings, living beings are constituted of a series of psycho spiritual subtle bodies, each corresponding to a subtle plane of existence, in a hierarchy or great chain of being that culminates… …   Wikipedia

  • Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom — This is about the NES sequel. For the 2012 game, see Ninja Gaiden 3 Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom …   Wikipedia

  • Californium — (pronEng|ˌkælɪˈforniəm) is a metallic chemical element with the symbol Cf and atomic number 98. A radioactive transuranic element, californium has very few uses. Uses include starting nuclear reactors (civilian and military); optimizing coal… …   Wikipedia

  • Frédéric Chopin — Chopin redirects here. For other uses, see Chopin (disambiguation). Chopin at 25, by Maria Wodzińska, 1835 Frédéric François Chopin (French pronunciation: [fʁe.de.ʁik ʃɔ.pɛ̃]; Polish: Fryderyk Franciszek Ch …   Wikipedia

  • Manhattan Project — This article is about the atomic bomb project. For other uses, see Manhattan Project (disambiguation). Manhattan District The Manhattan Project created the first nuclear bombs. The Trinity test …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”