Chimie (en. Chemistry)

/ʃi.mi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Chemistry is the science that studies substances, their properties, and the reactions they undergo.
Organic chemistry focuses on compounds containing carbon.
La chimie organique se concentre sur les composés contenant du carbone.
Study of chemical transformations.
He conducted a chemistry experiment to demonstrate an acid-base reaction.
Il a fait une expérience de chimie pour démontrer une réaction acide-base.
Scientific discourse related to chemistry.
The discussions in chemology were very informative.
Les discussions en chimiologie ont été très instructives.

Etymology

From the Greek 'khēmeia', which means 'art of transformation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do chemistry
to practice the science of substances.
faire de la chimie
food chemistry
study of the chemical components of foodstuffs.
chimie des aliments
to have good chemistry
to have a good personal or professional relationship.
avoir une bonne chimie

Related Words

chemist
A person who specializes in the field of chemistry.
chimiste
chemical reaction
Process by which chemical substances are transformed into other substances.
réaction chimique
chemical analysis
Method for determining the chemical composition of a sample.
analyse chimique

Slang Meanings

Chemistry among friends
The chemistry between us is incredible, we understand each other without talking.
La chimie entre nous est incroyable, on se comprend sans se parler.
laboratory chemistry
He really has laboratory chemistry; he succeeds in all his experiments.
Il a vraiment la chimie de laboratoire, il réussit toutes ses expériences.