chemistry

chemist + -ry

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stri/
• SAMPA: /"kEm.I.stri/

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Noun

Singular chemistry

Plural chemistries

1. (uncountable) Chemistry is the science that studies matter (material).

   We studied acids in chemistry.

2. (uncountable) Chemistry is when someone likes, or is attracted to someone else, but does not know why.

   We had perfect chemistry since we first met.

3. (countable) Something's chemistry is how it works in a chemical way.

   My body chemistry may be different from yours.

Related words

• chemical
• chemist
• biochemistry
• organic chemistry
• physical chemistry
• physics
• alchemy