chemistry
chemistry
/ˈkemɪstri/
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
He did physics and chemistry at university.
the university’s chemistry department
inorganic/organic chemistry
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adjective
chemistry + noun
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.
natural changes in body chemistry
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adjective
3 the relationship between two people, usually a strong sexual attraction
sexual chemistry
The chemistry just wasn't right.
The personal chemistry between the two stars is obvious.
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adjective
preposition
chemistry between