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We learned about chemistry in science class.
What does Chemistry mean?
Chemistry is the science of substances and reactions.
Dictionary definition
the science that studies substances, what they are made of, and how they change or react.
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Chemistry in a sentence
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Chemistry explains why some liquids bubble when mixed.
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The chemistry lesson showed how atoms join to form different materials.
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What does chemistry mean?
Chemistry studies substances and how they change or react.
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Which word is related to chemistry?
Chemistry studies substances and their reactions.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses chemistry correctly?
Chemistry is the science that helps explain reactions.
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WordChemistry.
Partnoun.
MeaningChemistry is the science of substances and reactions.
ExampleExample: We learned about chemistry in science class.
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- stree
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Synonyms
Words like Chemistry
scienceA broad field of learning that includes chemistry.
chemical scienceA simple phrase for chemistry.
Antonyms
Opposite words
guessworkGuessing without scientific study.
fictionMade-up writing, unlike scientific study.
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Word family
Chemistry word family
Base word
chemistry
noun
chemistry
Base form.
noun
chemist
A scientist who studies chemistry.
adjective
chemical
Related to chemistry or substances.
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Chemistry is the science of substances and reactions.
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Chemistry is not the same as guesswork. Chemistry means chemistry is the science of substances and reactions.
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