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