chemist

Word parts

chemistry + -ist

Pronunciation

• enPR: kem'ĭst, IPA ^(key): /ˈkɛmɪst/

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Noun

Singular chemist

Plural chemists

a chemist (sense 1)

1. (countable) A chemist is someone whose job is related to chemistry

   He became a chemist at age 30.

2. (countable) (UK) A chemist is another name for a pharmacist (a person who gives medicine to make people feel better).

   The chemist gave us medicine.

Related words

• chemistry
• chemical
• alchemist
• alchemy
• doctor