chemist

UK
/ˈkɛmɪst/
US
/ˈkɛmɪst/

Translations

chemistnoun
chemists
pl
UK
/ˈkɛmɪst/
US
/ˈkɛmɪst/
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
chemistadjective
UK
/ˈkɛmɪst/
US
/ˈkɛmɪst/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., 'chemist equipment'.

Definitions

chemistnoun
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.
chemistadjective
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.