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chemistry

noun [U] (SCIENCE)
 
 
/ˈkem.ɪ.stri/

Definition

A2 (the part of science which studies) the basic characteristics of substances and the different ways in which they react or combine with other substances: She studied chemistry and physics at college. A team of scientists has been studying the chemistry of the ozone layer. a chemistry department/laboratoryChemistry - general wordsSubjects and disciplines
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