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kīmiyā(fr. Gr. χηµιαor χυµὸς), s.m.f. Alchemy; chemistry;—elixir, the basis of gold and silver; a specific:—kīmiyā-as̤ar, adj. Effective as chemistry; alchemic; chemical; having power of analyzing:—kīmiyābanānā, To turn base metals into gold;—(fig.) to earn or get money easily:—kīmiyākarnā, To work wonders or miracles; to do (anything) very well:—kīmiyā-gar, s.m. An alchemist; a chemist;—a deceiver:—kīmiyā-garī, s.f. The practice of alchemy; practical chemistry.
Origin: Arabic