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chemist

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛmɪst/

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Definition of chemist

noun

1British a shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and in which toiletries and other medical goods can be purchased: antihistamine tablets are freely available in chemists
a person authorized to dispense medicinal drugs.

2a person engaged in chemical research or experiments: chemists have developed catalysts that can turn low-grade fuels into petrol

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting an alchemist): from French chimiste, from modern Latin chimista, from alchimista 'alchemist', from alchimia (see alchemy)