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chemist

[ kem-ist ]

noun

  1. a specialist in chemistry.
  2. British. a druggist.
  3. Obsolete. alchemist.


chemist

/ ˈ°ìÉ›³¾Éª²õ³Ù /

noun

  1. a shop selling medicines, cosmetics, etc
  2. a qualified dispenser of prescribed medicines
  3. a person studying, trained in, or engaged in chemistry
  4. an obsolete word for alchemist
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ô·³¦³ó±ð³¾î€ƒi²õ³Ù noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chemist1

First recorded in 1555–65; from Greek ³¦³óŧ³¾(í²¹) (also chÄ“meía, chymeía ) “art of alloying metals; alchemy†+ -ist; replacing chymist, from Medieval Latin alchimista; alchemist ( def )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chemist1

C16: from earlier chimist, from New Latin chimista, shortened from Medieval Latin alchimista alchemist
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There was a cautious welcome from representatives of High Street chemists but warnings that the extra funding would not be enough to cover rising costs.

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The National Pharmacy Association, representing community chemists in the UK, sought views on the issue.

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He was visiting a chemist in Omagh to have a film developed and to pick up a prescription.

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He recalled Shipman telling him when he gave him a prescription: "Don't waste my time. Get it into a chemist."

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Rogers went on to become a chemist at the Department of Water and Power, where a staff photo showed him as the only Black man among a sea of white faces.

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