CHEMISTRY


Meaning of CHEMISTRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈke-mə-strē ]

noun

( plural -tries )

Date: 1646

1. : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo

2.

a. : the composition and chemical properties of a substance

the chemistry of iron

b. : chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)

blood chemistry

3.

a. : a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy

they have a special chemistry

b. : interaction between people working together ; specifically : such interaction when harmonious or effective

a team lacking chemistry

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.