chrysopoeian

English

Etymology

From chrysopoeia +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /kɹɪsəˈpiːən/

Adjective

chrysopoeian (comparative more chrysopoeian, superlative most chrysopoeian)

1. Pertaining to the making of gold.
   • 2006, Philip Ball, The Devil's Doctor, Arrow, published 2007, page 165:

     All of this makes it a little easier to comprehend what Paracelsus was doing in his chrysopoeian exploits.