chemistry
gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1
English
~ 3200
kémia, kémiai összetétel
NOUN
B1
1
kémia
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] studies chemistry
She decided to major in chemistry at university.
Úgy döntött, hogy az egyetemen kémiát fog tanulni.
Chemistry explains how water can turn into ice or steam.
A kémia megmagyarázza, hogyan alakulhat át a víz jéggé vagy gőzzé.
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.
Learner examples
I study chemistry at school.
Kémiát tanulok az iskolában.
Chemistry is my favorite subject.
A kémia a kedvenc tantárgyam.
We did a chemistry experiment in class.
My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Common mistake:
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'.
Meaning
science of substances
Collocations
organic chemistry
|inorganic chemistry
|study chemistry
|chemistry experiment
|chemistry lab
Synonyms
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Antonyms
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Themes
science
|education
Definition
The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.
The branch of science concerned with the properties, composition, and behavior of substances and the changes they undergo.
NOUN
B2
2
kémia
B2
Usage pattern:
chemistry between [people]
The actors had great chemistry on screen.
A színészek között a képernyőn nagyon jól működött a kémia.
There was instant chemistry between the two musicians.
Azonnal megvolt a kémia a két zenész között.
Their chemistry made working together a pleasure.
We could all see the chemistry between them during the interview.
Learner examples
They have good chemistry.
Jól működik köztük a kémia.
I feel chemistry with her.
Érzem, hogy van köztünk kémia.
The team has strong chemistry.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Meaning
mutual attraction between people
Collocations
good chemistry
|strong chemistry
|chemistry between them
Synonyms
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Antonyms
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
Definition
A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.
A natural connection or attraction between people that makes interactions easy and enjoyable.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
kémia
B2
Usage pattern:
the chemistry of [something]
The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
A talaj kémiai összetétele befolyásolja, hogy milyen növények tudnak ott megélni.
Body chemistry changes as we age.
Az életkor előrehaladtával változik a szervezet kémiája.
Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Learner examples
The soil chemistry is poor here.
Itt kedvezőtlen a talaj kémiai összetétele.
My body chemistry is different now.
Most már más a szervezetem kémiája.
Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Meaning
chemical makeup and processes
Collocations
body chemistry
|brain chemistry
|soil chemistry
Synonyms
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Themes
science
Definition
The chemicals and changes inside something.
The chemical composition, properties, and reactions of a particular substance or system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chemistry
IPA
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Syllables & stress
chem - istry (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chemistry
- Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Word family
Forms
chemistries
noun
Related words
biochemistry
noun C1
biochemical
adjective
Advanced or less common
geochemistry
noun
geochemical
adjective
Expressions
have good chemistry
1/hˈæv ɡˈʊd kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
share a natural connection
To have a good feeling or work well together with someone.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
- The two players had no chemistry on the court.