English Dictionary

chemistry

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

noun

(uncountable) The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

I am studying chemistry at university.

意味（1）

(uncountable) The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

意味（2）

(countable) An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.

The aquatic chemistries of iron and manganese are similar; this “is reflected geologically in their common association in rocks of all kinds” (Bortleson and Lee, 1974).

意味（3）

The chemical properties and reactions of a particular organism, environment etc.

But some microbes manage to move to new organs to get inside tumors. It’s possible that the particular chemistry inside a tumor, such as its level of oxygen, helps determine which microbes will thrive there.

意味（4）

(informal) The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.

The on-screen chemistry between the lead actors led many viewers to believe they were a couple in real life.