chemistry
gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1
Anglais
~ 3200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
science of substances
The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] studies chemistry
Erreur fréquente :
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'.
Synonymes
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Antonymes
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Collocations
organic chemistry
|inorganic chemistry
|study chemistry
|chemistry experiment
|chemistry lab
Thèmes
science
|education
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I study chemistry at school.
- Chemistry is my favorite subject.
- We did a chemistry experiment in class.
- My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Nom
B2
state
2
mutual attraction between people
A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.
Schéma d’usage :
chemistry between [people]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Synonymes
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Antonymes
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Collocations
good chemistry
|strong chemistry
|chemistry between them
Thèmes
relationships
|emotions
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They have good chemistry.
- I feel chemistry with her.
- The team has strong chemistry.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
3
chemical makeup and processes
The chemicals and changes inside something.
Schéma d’usage :
the chemistry of [something]
Synonymes
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Collocations
body chemistry
|brain chemistry
|soil chemistry
Thèmes
science
Exemples
- The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
- Body chemistry changes as we age.
- Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The soil chemistry is poor here.
- My body chemistry is different now.
- Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
chemistry
API
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Syllabes et accentuation
chem - istry (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: chemistry
- Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
- The two players had no chemistry on the court.