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chemist

noun chem·ist \ˈke-mist\

: a person who studies or does research in the science of chemistry

Full Definition of CHEMIST

a obsolete : alchemist

b : one trained in chemistry

British : pharmacist

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Origin of CHEMIST

New Latin chimista, short for Medieval Latin alchimista

First Known Use: 1562

Related to CHEMIST

Synonyms: apothecary, druggist [British], pharmacist

Other Job Terms

factotum, milliner, ostler, scrivener, tinker, webster, wordsmith

CHEMIST Defined for Kids

chemist

noun chem·ist \ˈke-mist\

Definition of CHEMIST for Kids

: a person trained or engaged in chemistry

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chemist

noun chem·ist \ˈkem-əst\

Medical Definition of CHEMIST

: one trained in chemistry

British : pharmacist

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