First Known Use: 1562
Dictionary
chemist
noun chem·ist \ˈke-mist\
: a person who studies or does research in the science of chemistry
Full Definition of CHEMIST
2
British : pharmacist
See chemist defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CHEMIST
New Latin chimista, short for Medieval Latin alchimista
Related to CHEMIST
- Synonyms
- apothecary, druggist [British], pharmacist
CHEMIST Defined for Kids
chemist
noun chem·ist \ˈke-mist\
Definition of CHEMIST for Kids
: a person trained or engaged in chemistry
Medical Dictionary
chemist
noun chem·ist \ˈkem-əst\
Learn More About CHEMIST
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up chemist? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).