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
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.
• (pharmacist): apothecary, druggist, pharmacist
• (pharmacy): chemist's (British), chemist's shop (British), drugstore (US), pharmacy (especially US)
• 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
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
