🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Chimiste

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃi.mist

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chemist/ˈkɛm.ɪst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le chimiste a découvert un nouveau composé."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A scientist who specializes in the study of chemistry and its applications.

    "The chemist conducted experiments to develop a new type of biodegradable plastic."
  2. 2

    A professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs.

    "She visited the chemist to pick up her prescription."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'chemist' originates from the late Middle English term 'alchymist', which was derived from the Arabic 'al-kīmiyā', referring to the art of alchemy. Over time, the term evolved to denote a professional in the field of chemistry, particularly in the context of modern scientific practices.

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