CHEMIST

chemist

(noun) a scientist who specializes in chemistry

pharmacist, druggist, chemist, apothecary, pill pusher, pill roller

(noun) a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chemist (plural chemists)

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

(chiefly, British, Australia, NZ) A pharmacist.

(chiefly, British, Australia, NZ) A pharmacy.

(obsolete) An alchemist.

Synonyms

• (pharmacist): apothecary, druggist, pharmacist

• (pharmacy): chemist's (British), chemist's shop (British), drugstore (US), pharmacy (especially US)

Anagrams

• chimest, mitches

Source: Wiktionary


Chem"ist, n. Etym: [Shortened from alchemist; cf. F. chimiste.]

Definition: A person versed in chemistry or given to chemical investigation; an analyst; a maker or seller of chemicals or drugs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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