chemist

[ kem-ist ]

/ ˈkɛm ɪst /

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noun

a specialist in chemistry.

British. a druggist.

Obsolete. alchemist.

Origin of chemist

1555–65; < Greek chēm(ía) alchemy + -ist; replacing chymist < Medieval Latin alchimista

OTHER WORDS FROM chemist

non·chem·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for chemist

chemist

/ (ˈkɛmɪst) /

noun

British a shop selling medicines, cosmetics, etc

British a qualified dispenser of prescribed medicines

a person studying, trained in, or engaged in chemistry

an obsolete word for alchemist

Word Origin for chemist

C16: from earlier chimist, from New Latin chimista, shortened from Medieval Latin alchimista alchemist

Medical definitions for chemist

chemist

[ kĕm′ĭst ]

n.

A scientist specializing in chemistry.

A pharmacist.

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