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chemist

/ˈkɛmɪst/

chemistnoun

chemists

/ˈkɛmɪst/

Translations

The chemist discovered a new compound.

Химик открыл новое соединение.

I need to go to the chemist to buy some medicine.

Мне нужно сходить в аптеку, чтобы купить лекарства.

Additional translations

Definitions

A scientist who specializes in the study of chemistry.

The chemist spent years researching the properties of new compounds.

A person who is qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs; a pharmacist.

I went to the chemist to pick up my prescription.

A shop where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold; a pharmacy.

I'll stop at the chemist on my way home to buy some painkillers.

Synonyms

chemist's shop

chemistadjective

/ˈkɛmɪst/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., 'chemist equipment'.

Definitions

Attributive: used before another noun to denote connection with a chemist, chemistry, or the retail of pharmaceuticals.

Several chemist chains have expanded into rural areas.