transmutation

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"We are confident that our measurements accurately reflect the real rate of transmutation of unstable selenium into a more stable form," said Imai.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2024

Some even predicted that controlled transmutation might produce gold as an accidental by-product, which could make people rich while solving all our energy woes.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2023

The sculpture relates to “yearning for freedom and transmutation in constricting situations,” Monteiro says.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

And when we’re working together, that’s where the magic and the transmutation can happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2022

He didn’t report that as he reviewed some of his finds on the journey home, he began, tentatively, to explore the idea of the transmutation of species.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman