Pronunciation

/ˈkɛmɪst/

Definitions

Noun

A chemist is a professional who studies, practices, or teaches chemistry, the scientific discipline concerned with the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter. They often work in laboratories, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies, conducting experiments and developing new chemical compounds.

Verb

To chemist (informal) can mean to practice or specialize in the field of chemistry, or to apply chemical principles to a particular problem or process.

Phrases

• “A renowned chemist” refers to an expert in the field.
• “Chemists collaborate on groundbreaking discoveries.”
• “She’s been chemisting for years at a prestigious university.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chemist carefully analyzed the unknown sample.”
• Verb: “After graduating, he decided to chemist at a biotech firm.”
• Informal: “He’s a self-taught chemist, constantly experimenting in his garage.”

Synonyms

• Analyst
• Scientist (specifically in chemistry)
• Researcher
• Alchemist (historical or metaphorical)
• Chemist practitioner

Related Terms

• Organic chemist (working with carbon-based compounds)
• Inorganic chemist (working with non-carbon compounds)
• Biochemist (focusing on biological systems)
• Analytical chemist (specializing in measuring and identifying substances)
• Pharmaceutical chemist (developing drugs and medications)