Meaning & use
chemistry
The scientific study of the properties, composition, and reactions of substances, or a strong natural connection between people.
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She's studying chemistry in college, focusing on how new materials are developed.
The two actors had wonderful chemistry, which made their on-screen romance believable.
A note on using this word
Beyond the science, chemistry is widely used figuratively to describe an instinctive, easy connection between two people, romantic or otherwise.
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