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chem-

variant of chemo- before a vowel: chemosmosis.

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seclusion
a false belief or opinion.
the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
the state of being isolated, kept apart, or withdrawn into solitude.
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Definition for chem- (2 of 2)

chem.

abbreviation

chemical.
chemist.
chemistry.
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British Dictionary definitions for chem- (1 of 2)

chem-

combining form

variant of chemo-

British Dictionary definitions for chem- (2 of 2)

chem.

abbreviation for

chemical
chemist
chemistry
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Medical definitions for chem- (1 of 2)

chem-

pref.

Variant ofchemo-

Medical definitions for chem- (2 of 2)

chem.

abbr.

chemical
chemist
chemistry
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