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philosopher's stone in Arabic

حَجَر اَلْفَلَاسِفَة ḥajar al-falāsifa

philosopher's stone in Arabic: حَجَر اَلْفَلَاسِفَة (ḥajar al-falāsifa). In English, philosopher's stone means a supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

Arabic words for philosopher's stone

supposed substance able to turn base metals into gold or silver
حَجَر اَلْفَلَاسِفَة ḥajar al-falāsifa

English meaning of philosopher's stone

  1. noun A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.
  2. noun A piece of such a substance.

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Questions about philosopher's stone in Arabic

What is the meaning of philosopher's stone in Arabic?
Philosopher's stone in Arabic is حَجَر اَلْفَلَاسِفَة (ḥajar al-falāsifa).
ما معنى كلمة philosopher's stone؟
Philosopher's stone: حَجَر اَلْفَلَاسِفَة (ḥajar al-falāsifa).
What does philosopher's stone mean in English?
Philosopher's stone means a supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

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