chemist

noun

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

(chiefly British, Australia, New Zealand, Ghana) Synonym of pharmacist.

(chiefly British, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) Synonym of pharmacy, especially as a standalone shop or general store.

(obsolete) An alchemist.

Roots

khemeiachem- · Greek · alchemy, chemistry

Synonyms for chemist

pharmacistn druggistn apothecaryn drugstoren pharmacyn dispensaryn

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