1. transforming something common or base into something precious or valuable, as if by magic or alchemy
Usage: present participle of alchemize; often used figuratively

Examples

• The artist was alchemizing scrap metal into stunning sculptures.
• She had a gift for alchemizing ordinary ingredients into gourmet meals.
• The writer spent years alchemizing her painful experiences into a bestselling novel.
• The entrepreneur was alchemizing a failing business into a profitable enterprise.
• Through hard work and creativity, he was alchemizing his dreams into reality.
• The musician was alchemizing simple melodies into complex symphonies.