Word
chem
Phoneticschem
/ˈkɛm/
Definitions
01the subject of chemistry
n. a short name for the subject of chemistry.
n. a clipping of 'chemistry' used to refer to the academic discipline or a specific course of study.
“I have my chem lab on Tuesday afternoons this semester.”
“The university's chem department recently received a significant grant to upgrade its molecular imaging equipment.”
Informal
Usage
Usually uncountable when referring to the subject.
Synonyms
02a chemical substance
n. a short name for a chemical.
n. a clipping of 'chemical' used to refer to a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
“The pool needs more chems to keep the water clean.”
“The technician warned that mixing those specific chems without proper ventilation could result in toxic fumes.”
Informal
Usage
Often used in the plural form 'chems'.
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