chemistry
gb/kˈɛmɪstɹi/ us/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
B1
Engleză
~ 3200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
entity
1
science of substances
The study of what things are made of and how they change when mixed or combined.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] studies chemistry
Greșeală frecventă:
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'.
Sinonime
chemical science (More formal or technical term for the scientific field.)
Antonime
physics (A different branch of science focusing on matter, energy, and forces rather than chemical substances.)
Colocații
organic chemistry
|inorganic chemistry
|study chemistry
|chemistry experiment
|chemistry lab
Teme
science
|education
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I study chemistry at school.
- Chemistry is my favorite subject.
- We did a chemistry experiment in class.
- My brother is a chemistry teacher.
Substantiv
B2
state
2
mutual attraction between people
A good feeling or connection between people when they are together.
Tipar de utilizare:
chemistry between [people]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think 'chemistry' here refers to science; context should make clear it's about relationships.
Sinonime
rapport (Focuses more on mutual understanding and harmony than physical attraction.)
Antonime
friction (Refers to tension or conflict instead of harmony.)
Colocații
good chemistry
|strong chemistry
|chemistry between them
Teme
relationships
|emotions
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- They have good chemistry.
- I feel chemistry with her.
- The team has strong chemistry.
Substantiv
technical
B2
entity
3
chemical makeup and processes
The chemicals and changes inside something.
Tipar de utilizare:
the chemistry of [something]
Sinonime
chemical makeup (Informal term focusing on composition rather than processes.)
Colocații
body chemistry
|brain chemistry
|soil chemistry
Teme
science
Exemple
- The soil's chemistry affects which plants can grow there.
- Body chemistry changes as we age.
- Brain chemistry plays a role in mood disorders.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The soil chemistry is poor here.
- My body chemistry is different now.
- Brain chemistry can change with medicine.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
chemistry
IPA
GB/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
US/kˈɛmɪstɹi/
Silabe și accent
chem - istry (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: chemistry
- Plural: chemistries, chemistry
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
chemistries
noun
Related words
biochemistry
noun C1
biochemical
adjective
Advanced or less common
geochemistry
noun
geochemical
adjective
Expresii
have good chemistry
1/hˈæv ɡˈʊd kˈɛmɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
share a natural connection
To have a good feeling or work well together with someone.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- We went on a date, but there was no chemistry.
- The two players had no chemistry on the court.