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chemistry

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chem·is·try /ˈkeməstri/ ●●● W3 noun [uncountable]  1. HCthe science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other 化学 biochemistry, biology, physics2 if there is chemistry between two people, they like each other and find each other attractive 〔两人之间的〕相互吸引chemistry between It’s obvious that there’s a very real chemistry between them. 很明显他们之间真的非常来电。3 the way substances combine in a particular process, thing, person etc 化学组成 a person’s body chemistry 人体的化学组成
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chemistryFrom this, Lovelock concluded that any planet that has life would reveal a chemistry that held odd imbalances.Following the presentations Prof Ward spoke about chemistry and the environment.The drug may cause changes in a person's body chemistry.Teams with good chemistry win.Edison was his hero; chemistry and electricity were his passions.Fleischmann graduated in 1948 and began to study for his doctorate in chemistry which he obtained in 1951.Such interviews are particularly important to assess character and to see if the interpersonal chemistry is right.In the meantime, this high-school chemistry experiment gone awry continues.Chuck's a nice guy, but the chemistry isn't right.As soon as we met I could feel the chemistry between us.The chemistry between Hepburn and Tracy is obvious.The chemistry between the two stars makes the movie a pleasure to watch.
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chemistry
chemistry S2 /ˈkeməstri, ˈkemɪstri/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: chemical, chemist, chemistry; adverb: chemically; adjective: chemical
1. the science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other ⇨ biochemistry, biology, physics
2. if there is chemistry between two people, they like each other and find each other attractive
    chemistry between
    It’s obvious that there’s a very real chemistry between them.
3. the way substances combine in a particular process, thing, person etc:
    a person’s body chemistry


🔑 chem·is·tryBrE /ˈkemɪstri/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkemɪstri/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] 🔑 the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions 化学a degree in chemistry化学学位the university's chemistry department那所大学的化学系inorganic/organic chemistry 无机/有机化学   see also biochemistry

acid, catalyst, chemistry, compound, formula, molecule, pH, react, solution, valency

(specialist) the chemical structure and behaviour of a particular substance 物质的化学组成(或性质)the chemistry of copper铜的化学性质The patient's blood chemistry was monitored regularly. 那名患者的血液化学成分受到了定时的监测。🔊🔊the relationship between two people, usually a strong sexual attraction (常指有强烈性吸引力的)两人间的关系sexual chemistry相互吸引的两性关系The chemistry just wasn't right. 他俩就是擦不出火花。🔊🔊