Chemistry ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Chemistry ( noun )

1. The branch of science concerned with the properties, composition, and structure of substances and the changes they undergo.
2. The chemical properties and reactions of a substance.
3. The interactions between different substances.
4. The feelings of attraction or liking between people.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "alchemy"): from old french chimie, via latin from greek khēmeia "alchemy", from khēmē "the earth"s black matter" (probably with reference to the dark color of soil).

Examples:

1. She studied chemistry in college.
2. He works in the chemistry lab.
3. The chemistry of the mixture caused an explosion.
4. The chemistry between the actors was palpable.
5. The chemistry of the ocean affects the climate.

(As a verb)

Chemistry ( verb )

1. The branch of science concerned with the properties, composition, and structure of substances and the changes they undergo.
2. The chemical properties and reactions of a substance.
3. The interactions between different substances.
4. The feelings of attraction or liking between people.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "alchemy"): from old french chimie, via latin from greek khēmeia "alchemy", from khēmē "the earth"s black matter" (probably with reference to the dark color of soil).

Examples:

1. She studied chemistry in college.
2. He works in the chemistry lab.
3. The chemistry of the mixture caused an explosion.
4. The chemistry between the actors was palpable.
5. The chemistry of the ocean affects the climate.