chem- root words — words with the chem- root

The root chem- comes from Greek khemia, meaning chemistry. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including electrochemical, electrochemistries, electrochemistry. 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 "chemistry". Examples include electrochemical, electrochemistries, electrochemistry. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does chem- mean?

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