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chemistry

chem·is·try [ kémmistree ] (plural chem·is·tries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of transformation of matter: a branch of science dealing with the structure, composition, properties, and reactive characteristics of substances, especially at the atomic and molecular levels.
See also  inorganic chemistryorganic chemistryphysical chemistry


2. chemical properties of something: the chemical composition, structure, and properties of a substance, or the chemical aspects of an activity
the chemistry of wine-making

3. reaction between two people: the spontaneous reaction of two people to each other, especially a mutual sense of attraction or understanding

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