parts of speech: noun
sentence or phrase from text: Some kids decided to study the chemistry of gasoline for a school project.
definition:
1 : a science that deals with the compostion, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2 : the composition and chemical properties of a substance
3 a: a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy
3 b: interaction between people working together
synonyms (for chemist): apothecary, druggist, pharmacist
antonyms (for chemist): pharmacologist
other forms of word: none.
my own sentence: I'm mostly interested in the chemistry of poisons.
First known use: 1646
History and Etymology (for chemist): New Latin chimista, short for Medieval Latin alchimista