chemistry
noun
Simple meaning
The science of matter.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɛməstɹi
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Definition
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noun
The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
uncountable
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.
The chemical composition and properties of a substance or object
countable
An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.
The chemical properties and reactions of a particular organism, environment etc.
informal
The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
Used this way, chemistry is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Science
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The academic department responsible for teaching and research in chemistry.
A laboratory for research in chemistry.
A laboratory for research in chemistry.
The chemistry of compounds that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals.
The way two individuals relate to each other.
The chemistry of radioactive substances.
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