Definitions for Chemistry
ˈkɛm ə strichem·ist·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. chemistry, chemical sciencenoun

   the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

2. chemistrynoun

   the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object

   "the chemistry of soil"

3. chemistry, interpersonal chemistry, alchemynoun

   the way two individuals relate to each other

   "their chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each other"; "a mysterious alchemy brought them together"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.7 / 6 votes

1. chemistrynoun

   The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

2. chemistrynoun

   An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.

3. chemistrynoun

   The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.

4. Etymology: First coined 1605. From chemist, chymist, from alchimista, from الكيمياء, from article ال- + χυμεία, from χύμα, from χυμός, from χέω.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chemistry

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1. Chemistry

   Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the elements that make up matter to the compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions: their composition, structure, properties, behavior and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances. Chemistry also addresses the nature of chemical bonds in chemical compounds. In the scope of its subject, chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology. It is sometimes called the central science because it provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level. For example, chemistry explains aspects of plant growth (botany), the formation of igneous rocks (geology), how atmospheric ozone is formed and how environmental pollutants are degraded (ecology), the properties of the soil on the moon (cosmochemistry), how medications work (pharmacology), and how to collect DNA evidence at a crime scene (forensics).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Chemistrynoun

   that branch of science which treats of the composition of substances, and of the changes which they undergo in consequence of alterations in the constitution of the molecules, which depend upon variations of the number, kind, or mode of arrangement, of the constituent atoms. These atoms are not assumed to be indivisible, but merely the finest grade of subdivision hitherto attained. Chemistry deals with the changes in the composition and constitution of molecules. See Atom, Molecule

2. Chemistrynoun

   an application of chemical theory and method to the consideration of some particular subject; as, the chemistry of iron; the chemistry of indigo

3. Chemistrynoun

   a treatise on chemistry

4. Etymology: [From Chemist. See Alchemy.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. Chemistry

   kem′is-tri, formerly Chym′istry, n. the science which treats of the properties of substances both elementary and compound, and of the laws of their combination and action one upon another.—adjs. Chem′ic, -al (Chem′ico-, in many compound words), Chemiat′ric (a Paracelsian term, Gr. chēmeia, chemistry, iatreia, medical treatment).—adv. Chem′ically.—n.pl. Chem′icals, substances which form the subject of chemical effects.—ns. Chem′ism, chemical action; Chem′ist, one skilled in chemistry, specially a druggist or apothecary.—Chemical affinity, the name given to the tendency to combine with one another which is exhibited by many substances, or to the force by which the substances constituting a compound are held together; Chemical notation, a method of expressing the composition of chemical substances and representing chemical changes, by certain known symbols and formulæ; Chemical works, manufactories where chemical processes are carried on for trade, as alkali works, &c. [From Alchemy (q.v.).]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Chemistry

   the science that treats of elementary bodies and their combinations: inorganic, relating to physical compounds; organic, relating to vegetable and animal compounds.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Chemistry

   A basic science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter; and the reactions that occur between substances and the associated energy exchange.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Chemistry

   The science treating of atomic and molecular relations of the elements and of chemical compounds of the same.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Chemistry' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4673

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   Rank popularity for the word 'Chemistry' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2923

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Chemistry' in Nouns Frequency: #1819

How to pronounce Chemistry?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Chemistry in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Chemistry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Chemistry in a Sentence

1. Gwen Stefani:

   I wonder … it’s the combination. It’s the chemistry.

2. Donald Trump:

   I've now gotten to know President Obama, i really like him. We have, I think I can say at least for Donald Trump -- I can't speak for him, but we have a really good chemistry together. We talk. He loves the country. He wants to do right by the country and for the country. And I will tell you, we obviously very much disagree on certain policies and certain things, but you know, I really like him as a person.

3. Brann Dailor:

   Our band has outlast multiple marriages... We found one another. I felt this very unique chemistry that had potential to be a cool band and we all shared that same idea…There have been so many moments sprinkled over time where it’s these incredible moments. We have been fortunate to have all these really cool opportunities… pushing forward to the next new thing and challenge, which is this tour coming up and things like that…that is what we are mainly thinking about not past achievements but future endeavors.

4. Atlanta Falcons:

   Yeah, sure, absolutely, i mean, who would n’t want him ? He’s a great player. He’s a great teammate. He and Matt had a wonderful chemistry and played well together. He’s able to succeed at a very high level. And he’s always practiced hard and played hard.

5. Chef Chris Sayegh:

   To me, this is a cerebral experience, you're eating with a different perception with each bite, with each course. You're literally changing your brain chemistry and you are viewing this food differently than you did five minutes ago, 10 minutes ago.

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