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Chemistry ˈkemɪstri Noun Bre Degree University’s Department Inorganic/Organic

Word chemistry
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈkemɪstri / NAmE / ˈkemɪstri /
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  • a degree in chemistry
  • the university’s chemistry department
  • inorganic/organic chemistry
  • the chemistry of copper
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chemistry

(noun)BrE / ˈkemɪstri / NAmE / ˈkemɪstri /
  1. the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions
    • see also biochemistry
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/biochemistry
    • a degree in chemistry
    • the university’s chemistry department
    • inorganic/organic chemistry
  2. the chemical structure and behaviour of a particular substance
    • the chemistry of copper
    • We do not fully understand the chemistry of genes.
    • The patient's blood chemistry was monitored regularly.
  3. the relationship between two people, usually a strong sexual attraction
    • sexual chemistry
    • The chemistry just wasn't right.

    Extra Examples

    • The personal chemistry between the two stars is obvious.
    • The personal chemistry between the two stars of the film is obvious.
    • natural changes in body chemistry
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