chemist

n. expert in chemistry; pharmacist

A chemist is a scientist trained in the science of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its small-scale properties such as density and acidity instead of large-scale properties like size and shape. Chemists carefully describe the properties they study in terms of quantities, with detail on the level of molecules and their component atoms. Chemists carefully measure substance proportions, reaction rates, and other chemical properties.
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Noun
1. a scientist who specializes in chemistry
(hypernym) scientist, man of science
(hyponym) biochemist
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
2. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
(synonym) pharmacist, druggist, apothecary, pill pusher, pill roller
(hypernym) health professional, health care provider, caregiver
(hyponym) pharmacologist, pharmaceutical chemist

(n.)
A person versed in chemistry or given to chemical investigation; an analyst; a maker or seller of chemicals or drugs.
  

(Cambridge) Someone who wastes computer time on number crunching when you'd far rather the computer were doing something more productive, such as working out anagrams of your name or printing Snoopy calendars or running life patterns. May or may not refer to someone who actually studies chemistry.
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(1995-02-07)