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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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
But just like the above long-term mulching effort, the gradually decomposing organic matter will leave behind a trail of improved soil chemistry and physical features that will make your gardening that much more successful.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 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
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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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