chem- root words — words with the chem- root

The root chem- comes from Greek khemeia, meaning alchemy, chemistry. 12 words in Dendril are built from it, including chemical, biochemistry, chemicals, chemist, chemistry, chemists, biochemical, chemically, chemotherapy, biochemist, biochemists, petrochemical. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the chem- root

Explore words with chem- — words containing the chem- root and sharing its sense of "alchemy, chemistry". Examples include chemical, biochemistry, chemicals, chemist, chemistry, chemists, biochemical, chemically, chemotherapy, biochemist, biochemists, petrochemical. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does chem- mean?

The chem- root means alchemy, chemistry, from Greek khemeia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.