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Definition chemistry in British English

chemistry noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈkemɪstri/
1

the scientific study of the structure of substances and the way they react with other substances

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organic/inorganic chemistry

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a professor of chemistry

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1.1

the chemistry of a plant, animal, or thing is its structure and the reactions that take place within it

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the complex chemistry of the human body

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2

the emotional relationship between people, especially when they are strongly attracted to each other

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The chemistry between the marketing manager and his assistant was obvious.

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Definition chemistry in British English