noun

chemist

chemist, pharmacist

The chemist works in a laboratory.

The chemist works in a laboratory.

She is a famous chemist who won a Nobel Prize.

She is a famous chemist who won a Nobel Prize.

a/an + ((adjective)) + chemist a person who studies chemistry He is a brilliant chemist.

Synonyms: scientist, researcher

From French 'chimiste'. The '-ist' suffix denotes a person who practices or is an expert in something.

A chemIST is an artIST of chemistry. Note that in British English, this can also mean a pharmacist.

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