- 1 the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions a degree in chemistry the university’s chemistry department inorganic/organic chemistry see also biochemistry Wordfinderchemistryacid, catalyst, chemistry, compound, formula, molecule, pH, react, solution, valency Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectiveanalytical, applied, theoretical, … chemistry + nounset See full entry See related entries: Subjects and courses
- 2(specialist) the chemical structure and behaviour of a particular substance the chemistry of copper We do not fully understand the chemistry of genes. The patient's blood chemistry was monitored regularly. Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectiveblood, soil, water, … See full entry
- 3the relationship between two people, usually a strong sexual attraction sexual chemistry The chemistry just wasn't right. Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectivepersonal, sexual prepositionchemistry between See full entry See related entries: Romance Extra examples The personal chemistry between the two stars is obvious. The personal chemistry between the two stars of the film is obvious. natural changes in body chemistry
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BrE BrE//ˈkemɪstri//; NAmE NAmE//ˈkemɪstri//
[uncountable] Subjects and courses, RomanceCheck pronunciation: chemistry
