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chemistry

noun

chem·​is·​try ˈke-mə-strē How to pronounce chemistry (audio)
plural chemistries
1
: a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2
a
: the composition and chemical properties of a substance
the chemistry of iron
b
: chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)
blood chemistry
3
a
: a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy
they have a special chemistry
b
: interaction between people working together
specifically : such interaction when harmonious or effective
a team lacking chemistry

Example Sentences

studying the chemistry of gasoline They tried dating, but there was no chemistry between them. the chemistry of the office
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Word History

Etymology

earlier chymistrie, chymistrie, from chymist, chimist chemist + -ry, probably after earlier alchemistri, alcumistry "alchemy"

Note: Regarding distinctions between chemistry and alchemy see note at chemist.

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of chemistry was in 1646

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