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chemist

Syllabification: (chem·ist)

Pronunciation: /ˈkemist/

(abbreviation: chemical)

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Definition of chemist

noun

1an expert in chemistry; a person engaged in chemical research or experiments.

2British a drugstore.
a pharmacist.

Origin:

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