Engelsk

chemistry

gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1 Engelsk
~ 3200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord B1 entity
1

science of substances

The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.

Brugsmønster: [someone] studies chemistry
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chemistry' (the subject) with 'chemical' (a substance). For example, 'I like chemical' is incorrect when talking about the subject; it should be 'I like chemistry'.
Synonymer
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Antonymer
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Ordforbindelser
organic chemistry |inorganic chemistry |study chemistry |chemistry experiment |chemistry lab
Temaer
science |education
Eksempler
  • She decided to major in chemistry at university.
  • Chemistry explains how water can turn into ice or steam.
  • The new drug was developed after years of chemistry research.
  • He works in a laboratory doing chemistry experiments.
  • Chemistry plays a vital role in environmental protection.
Læringseksempler
  • I study chemistry at school.
  • Chemistry is my favorite subject.
  • We did a chemistry experiment in class.
  • My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Navneord B2 state
2

mutual attraction between people

A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.

Brugsmønster: chemistry between [people]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Synonymer
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Antonymer
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Ordforbindelser
good chemistry |strong chemistry |chemistry between them
Temaer
relationships |emotions
Eksempler
  • The actors had great chemistry on screen.
  • There was instant chemistry between the two musicians.
  • Their chemistry made working together a pleasure.
  • We could all see the chemistry between them during the interview.
Læringseksempler
  • They have good chemistry.
  • I feel chemistry with her.
  • The team has strong chemistry.
Navneord technical B2 entity
3

chemical makeup and processes

The chemicals and changes inside something.

Brugsmønster: the chemistry of [something]
Synonymer
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Ordforbindelser
body chemistry |brain chemistry |soil chemistry
Temaer
science
Eksempler
  • The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
  • Body chemistry changes as we age.
  • Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Læringseksempler
  • The soil chemistry is poor here.
  • My body chemistry is different now.
  • Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
chemistry
IPA
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Stavelser og tryk
chem - istry (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: chemistry
  • Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Ordfamilie
Forms
chemistries noun
Core family
chemical adjective B1 chemist noun B1 chemically adverb
Related words
biochemistry noun C1 biochemical adjective
Advanced or less common
geochemistry noun geochemical adjective
Udtryk

have good chemistry

1
/hˈæv ɡˈʊd kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase

share a natural connection

To have a good feeling or work well together with someone.

Eksempler
  • The lead actors have good chemistry on stage.
  • I think we have good chemistry as friends.

no chemistry

1
/nˈoʊ kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase

lack of natural connection

When people do not feel a natural connection or attraction to each other.

Eksempler
  • We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
  • The two players had no chemistry on the court.

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