chemistry
gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1
Engels
~ 3200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
science of substances
The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] studies chemistry
Veelgemaakte fout:
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'.
Synoniemen
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Antoniemen
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Woordcombinaties
organic chemistry
|inorganic chemistry
|study chemistry
|chemistry experiment
|chemistry lab
Thema's
science
|education
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I study chemistry at school.
- Chemistry is my favorite subject.
- We did a chemistry experiment in class.
- My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
state
2
mutual attraction between people
A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.
Gebruikspatroon:
chemistry between [people]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Synoniemen
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Antoniemen
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Woordcombinaties
good chemistry
|strong chemistry
|chemistry between them
Thema's
relationships
|emotions
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They have good chemistry.
- I feel chemistry with her.
- The team has strong chemistry.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
technical
B2
entity
3
chemical makeup and processes
The chemicals and changes inside something.
Gebruikspatroon:
the chemistry of [something]
Synoniemen
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Woordcombinaties
body chemistry
|brain chemistry
|soil chemistry
Thema's
science
Voorbeelden
- The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
- Body chemistry changes as we age.
- Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The soil chemistry is poor here.
- My body chemistry is different now.
- Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
chemistry
IPA
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
chem - istry (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: chemistry
- Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Woordfamilie
Forms
chemistries
noun
Related words
biochemistry
noun C1
biochemical
adjective
Advanced or less common
geochemistry
noun
geochemical
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
have good chemistry
1/hˈæv ɡˈʊd kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
share a natural connection
To have a good feeling or work well together with someone.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
- The two players had no chemistry on the court.