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
Recent Examples on the Web
For me, [returning] is almost like a learning process of how to fit in with this new chemistry.
—
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
The chemistry Krakow and Buckley create makes this a really fun ride.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Before taking over the business, Warren was a Ph.D. graduate in chemistry from the University of Michigan, following after his parents, both of whom were Ph.D. chemists from The University of Chicago.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the documents filed with Port Angeles, Ebb’s technology includes comprehensive monitoring, modeling, and reporting systems to track the chemistry of the seawater and health of the marine ecosystem, from tiny plankton, seaweed, and salmon to the largest orcas and humpback whales.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
The increasingly severe impacts of climate change can change the chemistry of the groundwater, according to a recent study co-authored by Frisbie.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Not messing too much with the roster and chemistry of this squad was the best offseason move.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Specifically, the company adapted existing DNA chemistries plus inkjet printing techniques to build microarrays of DNA on glass slides for genomics work, such as measuring which genes are being expressed in an organism under various conditions.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
In Still Austin’s case, the result of this mixture of science, chemistry, and the untamable force of nature is a tasty rye whiskey that also has a point of view.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
The chemistry Krakow and Buckley create makes this a really fun ride.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Before taking over the business, Warren was a Ph.D. graduate in chemistry from the University of Michigan, following after his parents, both of whom were Ph.D. chemists from The University of Chicago.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the documents filed with Port Angeles, Ebb’s technology includes comprehensive monitoring, modeling, and reporting systems to track the chemistry of the seawater and health of the marine ecosystem, from tiny plankton, seaweed, and salmon to the largest orcas and humpback whales.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
The increasingly severe impacts of climate change can change the chemistry of the groundwater, according to a recent study co-authored by Frisbie.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Not messing too much with the roster and chemistry of this squad was the best offseason move.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Specifically, the company adapted existing DNA chemistries plus inkjet printing techniques to build microarrays of DNA on glass slides for genomics work, such as measuring which genes are being expressed in an organism under various conditions.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
In Still Austin’s case, the result of this mixture of science, chemistry, and the untamable force of nature is a tasty rye whiskey that also has a point of view.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Chemistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemistry. Accessed 19 Apr. 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
-əst
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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