al·che·my (lk-m) n. 1. A medieval chemical philosophy having as its asserted aims the transmutation of base metals into gold, the discovery of the panacea, and the preparation of the elixir of longevity. 2. A seemingly magical power or process of transmuting:
dig·i·tal (dj-tl) adj. 1. a. Relating to, or resembling a digit, especially a finger. b. Operated or done with the fingers: a digital switch. c. Having digits. 2. Expressed in discrete numerical form, especially for use by a computer or other electronic device: digital information. 3. Electronics a. Relating to or being a device that can generate, record, process, receive, transmit, or display information that is represented in discrete numerical form. b. Relating to or being a service that provides information expressed in discrete numerical form: We subscribe to digital cable. 4. Relating to or being a profession or activity that is performed using digital devices: a digital librarian; digital photography. 5. Using or giving a reading in digits: a digital clock. 6. Characterized by widespread use of computers: living in the digital age. n. A key played with the finger, as on a piano.
