Química (en. Chemistry)

/ˈkimika/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Science that deals with matter and its transformations.
Chemistry is fundamental to understanding biological processes.
La química es fundamental para entender los procesos biológicos.
Study of chemical reactions and their applications.
The chemistry laboratory conducts experiments on acid-base reactions.
El laboratorio de química realiza experimentos sobre reacciones ácido-base.
Discipline that encompasses both organic and inorganic chemistry.
We will study organic chemistry next semester.
Estudiaremos química orgánica en el siguiente semestre.

Etymology

From Arabic 'kīmiyā', related to alchemy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chemistry of life
Study of the basic chemical reactions that occur in living organisms.
química de la vida
materials chemistry
Analysis and science of the materials used in various applications.
química de materiales
analytical chemistry
Branch of chemistry that deals with the separation and analysis of substances.
química analítica

Related Words

chemist
Person who is dedicated to chemistry.
químico
reagent
Substance that participates in a chemical reaction.
reactivo
chemical formula
Symbolic representation of the composition of a substance.
fórmula química

Slang Meanings

Intensity of attraction between two people.
The chemistry between them was instantaneous.
La química entre ellos fue instantánea.
Close or special relationship.
They have incredible chemistry; they are always laughing together.
Tienen una química increíble, siempre están riendo juntos.