What does "chemistry" mean?
The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
Chemistry
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ noun, slang
noun, slang ·Common ·High school level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
- Grammar: chemistry is listed as noun, slang.
- Nearest alternatives: chemical science, alchemy, alchemy, applied chemistry.
- Useful contrasts: alchemy, discord, ignorance.
- Usage evidence: Chemistry has made notable progress in recent years.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules. uncountable
- 2 the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions wordnet
- 3 An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance. countable
"Learning the very complicated chemistries necessary to reproduce reality into a picture using light"
- 4 the way two individuals relate to each other wordnet
- 5 The chemical properties and reactions of a particular organism, environment etc. countable, uncountable
"But some microbes manage to move to new organs to get inside tumors. It’s possible that the particular chemistry inside a tumor, such as its level of oxygen, helps determine which microbes will thrive there."
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- 6 the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object wordnet
- 7 The mutual attraction between two people; rapport. countable, informal, uncountable
"The on-screen chemistry between the lead actors led many viewers to believe they were a couple in real life."
- 8 A blood test to measure the amount of various components of the serum (such as electrolytes, creatinine, and glucose). countable, informal, proscribed, sometimes
"Diagnosis is presumptive by history and physical examination and is confirmed by chemistries."
Synonyms
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"Chemistry has made notable progress in recent years."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "chemistry"?
Common synonyms include: chemical science, alchemy, alchemy, applied chemistry, astrochemistry, biochemistry.
How do you use "chemistry" in a sentence?
Chemistry has made notable progress in recent years.
How do you pronounce "chemistry"?
Pronounced /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/.
Etymology
First coined 1605, from chemist + -ry. From chemist, chymist, from Latin alchimista, from Arabic اَلْكِيمِيَاء (al-kīmiyāʔ), from article اَل (al-) + Ancient Greek χυμεία (khumeía, “art of alloying metals”), from χύμα (khúma, “fluid”), from χυμός (khumós, “juice”), from χέω (khéō, “I pour”).