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philosopher's stone in Malay

batu hikmat

philosopher's stone in Malay: batu hikmat. 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.

Malay words for philosopher's stone

supposed substance able to turn base metals into gold or silver
batu hikmat

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 Malay

What is the meaning of philosopher's stone in Malay?
Philosopher's stone in Malay is batu hikmat.
Apakah maksud philosopher's stone dalam bahasa Melayu?
Philosopher's stone: batu hikmat.
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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