Química (en. Chemistry)

/ˈkimika/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Science that studies the composition, structure, and properties of matter.
Chemistry is fundamental to understanding how elements interact.
La química es fundamental para entender cómo interactúan los elementos.
Set of reactions and properties of a specific substance.
The chemistry of water is essential for life.
La química del agua es esencial para la vida.
Study of the chemical reactions between different substances.
Organic chemistry focuses on compounds containing carbon.
La química orgánica se centra en los compuestos que contienen carbono.

Etymology

From Greek 'khīmēa', which refers to metallurgy and alchemy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food chemistry
Study of the chemical components in food.
química de los alimentos
chemistry of love
Set of chemical processes that influence emotional relationships.
química del amor
analytical chemistry
Branch of chemistry that deals with the separation and analysis of compounds.
química analítica

Related Words

element
Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
elemento
reaction
Process in which substances change to form new substances.
reacción
compound
Substance formed by the combination of two or more elements.
compuesto

Slang Meanings

Chemist
That guy is a true chemist, he knows everything about reactions.
Ese tipo es un verdadero químico, sabe todo sobre reacciones.
Exact science
Chemistry is an exact science, everything that combines reacts in a predictable way.
La química es una ciencia exacta, todo lo que se combina reacciona de manera predecible.