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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