Definitions for chemistry
ˈkɛm ə strichem·ist·ry

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

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"

Wiktionary(1.67 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

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

2. chemistrynoun

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

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

3. chemistrynoun

   The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.

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

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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

   Etymology: [From Chemist. See Alchemy.]

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

   Etymology: [From Chemist. See Alchemy.]

3. Chemistrynoun

   a treatise on chemistry

   Etymology: [From Chemist. See Alchemy.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(4.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Encyclopedia(2.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Medicine(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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 Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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

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   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

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

How to pronounce chemistry?

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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. Welat Aydin:

   We did not receive education in our mother tongue. Education is of poor quality anyway. When there is no chemistry teacher, the literature teacher takes chemistry classes. That is why I did not apply for university entrance exams. I didn't believe I would stand a chance.

2. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   I find the Chemistry of Amines very fascinating. Amines have been incorporated in many of my past research projects, publications and patents. It's truly Amino world.

3. John DeVore:

   I can't see any scenario where this doesn't make a reality singing competition better. It's win-win, if the couple breaks up, the drama is like gravy. If the chemistry cools, it's a win, because watching two celebrities bored in love would be entertaining. If the pair conspires, that's a fantastic controversy. Win.

4. 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.

5. Sylvestre Lacour:

   Our analysis showed that HR 8799e has an atmosphere containing far more carbon monoxide than methane -- something not expected from equilibrium chemistry, we can best explain this surprising result with high vertical winds within the atmosphere preventing the carbon monoxide from reacting with hydrogen to form methane.

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