chemistry
noun
chem·is·try
ˈke-mə-strē 
plural chemistries
1
: a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2
a
: the composition and chemical properties of a substance
the chemistry of iron
b
: chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)
blood chemistry
3
a
: a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy
they have a special chemistry
b
: interaction between people working together
specifically
: such interaction when harmonious or effective
a team lacking chemistry
Examples of chemistry in a Sentence
studying the chemistry of gasoline
They tried dating, but there was no chemistry between them.
the chemistry of the office
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David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
And so in the two months, right before production, there was actually a lot of communication between me and the actors, and the actors met very frequently to rehearse and to go through the story together to get the chemistry and to get that story ready for rolling.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Ocean secrets Scientists now see how the tasks of life on a ship shaped the bone chemistry of 12 crew members from the Mary Rose by analyzing their collarbones.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The chemistry between you and Justin is so palpable onscreen.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Chemistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemistry. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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chemistry
noun
chem·is·try
ˈkem-ə-strē
1
: a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the changes that they go through
2
: chemical composition, properties, or processes
the chemistry of gasoline
the chemistry of iron
the chemistry of blood
chemist
noun
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Medical Definition
chemistry
noun
chem·is·try
ˈkem-ə-strē
plural chemistries
1
: a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the transformations that they undergo
2
a
: the composition and chemical properties of a substance
the chemistry of hemoglobin
b
: chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)
blood chemistry
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