Pronunciation

/ˈkɛmɪstri/

Definitions

Noun

• Chemistry: The branch of science concerned with the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of substances, especially at the atomic and molecular level. For example: “The chemistry class was fascinating today.”
• Chemical reaction: A process involving the transformation of one set of chemical substances into another. For example: “The slow chemical reaction caused the food to spoil.”

Verb

• To engage in chemical analysis or experimentation. For example: “She’s studying chemistry to understand the world around her.”
• To describe or discuss the properties of chemicals. For example: “Let’s chemistry the elements on the periodic table.”

Adjective

• Relating to or characterized by the science of chemistry. For example: “A chemistry lab is filled with beakers and test tubes.”

Phrases

• “Elementary chemistry” refers to the basics of the subject.
• “Chemistry between two people” describes a strong connection or attraction.
• “Chemical bond” is a term used to describe the force that holds atoms together.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chemistry teacher explained the concept of acids and bases.”
• Verb: “She decided to pursue chemistry as her major at university.”
• Adjective: “The new chemistry textbook is packed with fascinating experiments.”

Synonyms

• Chemistry (noun) - Physics, Science, Alchemy, Chemical Science
• Analyze (verb) - Study, Investigate, Examine, Assess
• Chemical (adjective) - Elemental, Inorganic, Organic, Reactive

Antonyms

• Non-chemistry (opposite meaning) - Biology, Physics, Geology, Astronomy
• Disassemble (opposite of analyze) - Ignore, Misunderstand, Mix, Destroy