B1nounsciencework
US/ˈkem.ɪst/
UK/ˈkem.ɪst/
a scientist who studies chemicals and how they react with each other
In context
My sister works as a chemist in a pharmaceutical company.
The chemist tested the water for dangerous metals.
Marie Curie was a famous chemist who won two Nobel Prizes.
Words that go with chemist
noun + noun
- research chemistA research chemist developed the new drug.
adjective + noun
- organic chemistAn organic chemist studies carbon compounds.
- famous chemistShe is a famous chemist in her country.
- industrial chemistHe worked as an industrial chemist for ten years.
verb + preposition
- work as a chemistAfter university, she worked as a chemist in a lab.
verb + noun
- become a chemistHe dreamed of becoming a chemist.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My father is a chemistry.Correct: My father is a chemist.