B1nounscienceeducation
US/ˈkem.ə.stri/
UK/ˈkem.ɪ.stri/
the science of what substances are made of and how they react; also natural attraction between people
In context
My daughter loves chemistry because she can do experiments in the school lab.
He failed his chemistry exam twice before he finally found a good tutor.
The two actors had great chemistry on screen, so fans wanted them in a sequel.
Words that go with chemistry
noun + noun
- chemistry teacherOur chemistry teacher made every lesson feel like a magic show.
- chemistry labStudents must wear gloves and glasses in the chemistry lab.
- team chemistryThe coach says team chemistry matters more than individual talent.
- chemistry setI got a chemistry set for my tenth birthday.
adjective + noun
- organic chemistryOrganic chemistry is one of the hardest courses in medical school.
verb + noun
- study chemistryShe wants to study chemistry and work for a medicine company.
noun + preposition
- chemistry betweenThere was instant chemistry between the two co-founders.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am good at chemical.Correct: I am good at chemistry.