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chemistry

[kem-uh-stree]

noun

plural

chemistries 
  1. the science that deals with the composition and properties of substances and various elementary forms of matter.

  2. chemical properties, reactions, phenomena, etc..

    the chemistry of carbon.

  3. the interaction of one personality with another.

    The chemistry between him and his boss was all wrong.

  4. sympathetic understanding; rapport.

    the astonishing chemistry between the actors.

  5. any or all of the elements that make up something.

    the chemistry of love.



chemistry

/ ˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of physical science concerned with the composition, properties, and reactions of substances See also inorganic chemistry organic chemistry physical chemistry

  2. the composition, properties, and reactions of a particular substance

  3. the nature and effects of any complex phenomenon

    the chemistry of humour

  4. informal,  a reaction, taken to be instinctual, between two persons

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chemistry

  1. The scientific study of the structure, properties, and reactions of the chemical elements and the compounds they form.

  2. The composition, structure, properties, and reactions of a substance.

chemistry

  1. The study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter, particularly at the level of atoms and molecules.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chemistry1

First recorded in 1590–1600; chemist + -ry; replacing earlier chymistry, chimistry
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chemistry1

C17: from earlier chimistrie, from chimist chemist
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"We had to design new chemistry methods that minimized elemental loss while still isolating multiple elements from the same fragment. Without this, we could never have detected such subtle signs of late fluid activity."

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"These tektites are unique because of their unusual chemistry and their age, which is about 11 million years," Ms. Musolino said.

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He also felt a strong “creative chemistry” between them, which has since developed into a close artistic partnership that at times veers into sibling rivalry.

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The theoretical study was led by faculty across chemistry, physics, and materials engineering at Auburn University.

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They were known among viewers for their playful interactions and onscreen chemistry.

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