transmutation

noun

Definition of transmutationnext
as in transformation

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Recent Examples of transmutation This transformation could signify a hallucinatory experience rather than a physical transmutation, indicating a tradition of pharmacological knowledge. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026 If that writer is hailed as a once-in-a-generation voice, the reputation will undergo transmutations. — Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 This allowed the scientists to witness the dynamical ‘transmutation’ of exotic particles, which had been theoretically predicted for these exotic quantum states. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 Many groups are approaching the problem by trying to find a cost-effective way to shorten the lifespan of radioactive waste to tens or hundreds of years, through transmutation. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for transmutation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmutation
  1. transformation
  2. metamorphosis
  3. mutation
  4. transmogrification
Noun
  • It is now being managed by the Ritz Carlton after a $55 million transformation that wrapped up in Spring 2024.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Only instead of letting the shade swap speak for itself like both Hailey Bieber and Ella Bright have, Turner texturized the transformation with voluminous barrel curls straight from the big book of ’80s beauty.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of transformation
Noun
  • With powerful visual storytelling, the film interweaves groundbreaking science and personal testimony to offer a radical and profound examination of maternal metamorphosis.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Aquarium of the Pacific oversees the tadpole-to-frog metamorphosis of hundreds of tadpoles sent from the Los Angeles and San Diego zoos, which bred them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of metamorphosis
Noun
  • These mutations aren’t necessarily inherited; instead they can be caused by certain exposures, or simply by chance.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Immunology, virology, growing a pathogen, and stabilizing a dangerous mutation all require different skills.
    — Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mutation
Noun
  • Weapon and armor transmogrification as well as new accessibility features are also included.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • We, who watched MJ's transmogrification in real time, know of the damage Michael did to his own body trying to be the best.
    — Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Definition of transmogrification

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