Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
chrysopoeia in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The chemical compound underwent _______ transformation.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) chrysopoeia
Rule: chrysopoeia = the alchemical transformation of a base metal into gold *(कीमियागिरी से सोना बनाना, स्वर्ण-निर्माण)*.
Greek *chrysos* (gold) + *poiein* (to make): chryso- + -poeia, the same ending as *onomatopoeia* and *pharmacopoeia*.
A compound "undergoing chrysopoeia transformation" is being turned, alchemically, into gold.
Why the others are wrong.
• chrysopoya — the Greek ending *-poeia* has been simplified to *-poya*.
• chrissopoeia — *chrys-* (gold) has become *chriss-*; *chrysanthemum* keeps the same *chrys-*.
• chrysopoia — the e of *-poeia* is missing.
Word help.
compound = a substance formed from two or more elements *(यौगिक)*.
underwent = experienced, went through *(से गुज़रा
chrysopoeia – questions
Has chrysopoeia been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – chrysopoeia has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.