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What is another word for Chemistry? – 179 Chemistry Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Chemistry

    The scientific study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.

    Definitions

    • The branch of science that deals with the study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter, especially the study of the structure, properties, and reactions of chemical compounds.
    • The chemical composition and properties of a substance or a mixture of substances.
    • A strong emotional attraction or bond between two people.

    Etymology of Chemistry

    The word "chemistry" comes from the Egyptian word "khem," which referred to the fertile black soil of the Nile River, and the Greek word "chemeia," which referred to the art of transmuting metals.
    The term "chemistry" was first used in the 15th century to describe the study of alchemy, which was an early form of chemistry that aimed to transform base metals into gold and to discover the elixir of life.
    Over time, the term "chemistry" came to be used to describe the scientific study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.

    Example Uses

    • The chemistry between the two actors on stage was palpable, and their performance received a standing ovation.
    • The chemistry of the human body is complex, involving numerous biochemical reactions and processes.
    • The chemist spent years studying the chemistry of the new compound, trying to understand its properties and potential uses.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    incompatibility discord disharmony incongruity incoherence inconsistency disagreement dissonance antipathy aversion dislike distrust enmity hatred hostility indifference inimicality loathing rancor repugnance repulsion revulsion animosity antagonism antithesis conflict contradiction disparity incongruence

    Related Nouns

    atom molecule compound element substance matter material mineral metal alloy solution mixture solvent suspension colloid crystal polymer macromolecule nanoparticle biochemical pharmacological toxicological geological biological physical chemical laboratory equipment instrument apparatus reactor vessel container beaker flask test tube

    Related Verbs

    analyze synthesize catalyze react combine mix blend merge fuse bond interact transform transmute convert change alter modify formulate compound concoct brew distill extract purify separate isolate identify characterize determine measure calculate model simulate

    Related Adjectives

    chemical physical biological geological organic inorganic synthetic natural artificial pure impure homogeneous heterogeneous stable unstable reactive inert toxic non-toxic corrosive explosive flammable radioactive bioactive pharmacological therapeutic diagnostic analytical quantitative qualitative theoretical experimental practical applied theoretical