Meaning
chemistry, alchemy
- A strong, spontaneous personal rapport or romantic attraction between people.
- The medieval chemical science and philosophical tradition aiming to transmute metals.
In a sentence
C'è stata un'immediata alchimia tra i due attori sul set.
There was immediate chemistry between the two actors on set.
Tra colleghi serve una buona alchimia per lavorare con successo.
Good chemistry among colleagues is needed to work successfully.
L'alchimia antica cercava di trasformare il piombo in oro.
Ancient alchemy sought to transform lead into gold.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alchimia | feminine · singular |
| alchimie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress is on the second 'i': al-chi-mì-a.
- In modern everyday Italian, its figurative sense (interpersonal 'chemistry') is far more common than its historical one.