chemist
IPA: kˈɛmɪst
noun
- A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.
- (chiefly Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ghana) Synonym of pharmacist.
- (chiefly Britain, Australia, New Zealand) Synonym of pharmacy, especially as a standalone shop or general store.
- (obsolete) An alchemist.
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Examples of "chemist" in Sentences
- In professional circles I blunder through calling somebody a chemist is almost as insulting as calling them a butcher ......
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