noun

chemist

Translation

chemist, pharmacist

Marie Curie was a famous chemist.

I'm going to the chemist to get some aspirin.

I'm going to the pharmacy to get some aspirin.

((...)) a person who studies or works in chemistry. Marie Curie was a famous chemist.

((...)) a pharmacist (less common in US). I'm going to the chemist.

Synonyms: scientist, pharmacist

Shortened from 'alchemist', which derives from 'alchemy'.

In the US, a 'chemist' is a scientist. The person who dispenses medicine is a 'pharmacist' and their shop is a 'pharmacy' or 'drugstore'.