Chemist
Chemist
Chemist (/ˈkɛmɪst/; from Greek: χημεία, chēmeía, "alchemy") is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists use their knowledge of chemistry to learn about the properties and behaviors of different substances, and how they interact with each other.
Etymology
The term "chemist" comes from the Greek word "chēmeía", which means "alchemy". Alchemy was an early form of chemistry that sought to transform base metals into gold and discover a universal cure for disease. Over time, the term evolved to refer to those who study the properties and reactions of all types of matter.
Related Terms
- Chemistry: The science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances (defined as elements and compounds), the transformations they undergo, and the energy that is released or absorbed during these processes.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry: The study of drug design to optimize pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and synthesis of new drug molecules (Medicinal Chemistry).
- Analytical Chemistry: The science of obtaining, processing, and communicating information about the composition and structure of matter.
- Physical Chemistry: The study of macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in chemical systems in terms of the principles, practices, and concepts of physics.
See Also
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