chemistry
gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 3200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
science of substances
The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] studies chemistry
Συχνό λάθος:
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'.
Συνώνυμα
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Αντώνυμα
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
organic chemistry
|inorganic chemistry
|study chemistry
|chemistry experiment
|chemistry lab
Θέματα
science
|education
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I study chemistry at school.
- Chemistry is my favorite subject.
- We did a chemistry experiment in class.
- My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
state
2
mutual attraction between people
A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
chemistry between [people]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Συνώνυμα
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Αντώνυμα
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
good chemistry
|strong chemistry
|chemistry between them
Θέματα
relationships
|emotions
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They have good chemistry.
- I feel chemistry with her.
- The team has strong chemistry.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
entity
3
chemical makeup and processes
The chemicals and changes inside something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the chemistry of [something]
Συνώνυμα
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
body chemistry
|brain chemistry
|soil chemistry
Θέματα
science
Παραδείγματα
- The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
- Body chemistry changes as we age.
- Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The soil chemistry is poor here.
- My body chemistry is different now.
- Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
chemistry
IPA
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
chem - istry (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: chemistry
- Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
chemistries
noun
Related words
biochemistry
noun C1
biochemical
adjective
Advanced or less common
geochemistry
noun
geochemical
adjective
Εκφράσεις
have good chemistry
1/hˈæv ɡˈʊd kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
share a natural connection
To have a good feeling or work well together with someone.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
- The two players had no chemistry on the court.