chemist
KEH-mihst
Chemist (noun) means a scientist who studies or works in chemistry. Example: “The chemist analyzed the sample for trace metals.”
noun
1
A scientist who studies or works in chemistry.
"The chemist analyzed the sample for trace metals."
2
In British English, a pharmacist, or the shop where medicines are sold.
"I need to pop into the chemist for some cough syrup."
How to use chemist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chemistry expert — or in the UK, the person or shop that sells medicine.
UK vs US
In the US this second sense is called a "pharmacist" or "pharmacy/drugstore", not a "chemist".
Common pairings
research chemist
the local chemist
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Etymology
Borrowed from French chimiste, from Medieval Latin chimista, going back through alchimista to Arabic al-kīmiyāʔ.
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What does “chemist” mean?
The word “chemist” means a scientist who studies or works in chemistry. In plain terms, a chemistry expert — or in the UK, the person or shop that sells medicine.
How do you pronounce “chemist”?
“Chemist” is pronounced KEH-mihst (/ˈkɛmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “chemist” in a sentence?
Here is “chemist” used in a sentence: “The chemist analyzed the sample for trace metals.”
What part of speech is “chemist”?
“Chemist” is a noun.
Where does the word “chemist” come from?
The word “chemist” comes from Medieval Latin. Borrowed from French chimiste, from Medieval Latin chimista, going back through alchimista to Arabic al-kīmiyāʔ.
Is “chemist” a common word?
“Chemist” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “chemist” have?
“Chemist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a scientist who studies or works in chemistry.
