chemistry
gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1
Inglés
~ 3200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
science of substances
The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] studies chemistry
Error frecuente:
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'.
Sinónimos
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Antónimos
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Colocaciones
organic chemistry
|inorganic chemistry
|study chemistry
|chemistry experiment
|chemistry lab
Temas
science
|education
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I study chemistry at school.
- Chemistry is my favorite subject.
- We did a chemistry experiment in class.
- My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Sustantivo
B2
state
2
mutual attraction between people
A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.
Patrón de uso:
chemistry between [people]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Sinónimos
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Antónimos
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Colocaciones
good chemistry
|strong chemistry
|chemistry between them
Temas
relationships
|emotions
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They have good chemistry.
- I feel chemistry with her.
- The team has strong chemistry.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
chemical makeup and processes
The chemicals and changes inside something.
Patrón de uso:
the chemistry of [something]
Sinónimos
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Colocaciones
body chemistry
|brain chemistry
|soil chemistry
Temas
science
Ejemplos
- The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
- Body chemistry changes as we age.
- Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The soil chemistry is poor here.
- My body chemistry is different now.
- Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
chemistry
AFI
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Sílabas y acento
chem - istry (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: chemistry
- Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Familia de palabras
Forms
chemistries
noun
Related words
biochemistry
noun C1
biochemical
adjective
Advanced or less common
geochemistry
noun
geochemical
adjective
Expresiones
have good chemistry
1/hˈæv ɡˈʊd kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
share a natural connection
To have a good feeling or work well together with someone.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
- The two players had no chemistry on the court.