chemistry · noun U /ˈkem.ɪ.stri/
Word family
Nouns: chemical, chemist, chemistry
Adjectives: chemical
Adverbs: chemically
chemistry
A2 the scientific study of substances and the different ways in which they react or combine with other substances
Dictionary examples:
She studied chemistry at university.
the chemistry of the ozone layer
a chemistry department/laboratory
Learner example:
On the day of her birthday, I will ask her to help me with my homework for chemistry (she is really smart). (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)
