chemistry

chem·is·try | \ ˈke-mə-strē

plural chemistries

Definition of chemistry

1 : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo

2a : the composition and chemical properties of a substance the chemistry of iron

b : chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism) blood chemistry

3a : a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy they have a special chemistry

b : interaction between people working together specifically : such interaction when harmonious or effective a team lacking chemistry

Examples of chemistry in a Sentence

studying the chemistry of gasoline They tried dating, but there was no chemistry between them. the chemistry of the office

Recent Examples on the Web The desperate chemistry between Hannah and Peter is palpable. — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "Can Anyone Trust Peter Webers’ Feelings On The Bachelor This Season?," 14 Jan. 2020 The chemistry between DeLa and Jinkx helps the ideas cohere. — John Wenzel, The Know, "Amid the barrage of Christmas entertainment, holiday drag shows offer a different kind of Yuletide cheer," 15 Dec. 2019 There's a palpable chemistry between Chalamet and Ronan due in part to their having worked together before, and on Gerwig's solo directorial debut nonetheless. — Allison Crist, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Little Women' Premiere: Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet Celebrate Director Greta Gerwig," 9 Dec. 2019 Don't let this lipstick's hue fool you — the emerald green actually goes on pink, and the vibrancy depends on your body's chemistry. — CNN Underscored, "The best gifts for every woman in your life," 3 Dec. 2019 And to the film’s credit, the chemistry between the leads doesn’t resolve to a predictable case of romance. — Tomris Laffly, chicagotribune.com, "'The Aeronauts’ review: 'The Theory of Everything’ co-stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones reteam for some quality time in the sky," 2 Dec. 2019 When Calls the Heart viewers were heartbroken that Jack and Elizabeth Thatcher's on-screen chemistry was cut short when actor Daniel Lissing abruptly left the show. — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "Daniel Lissing of Hallmark's 'When Calls the Heart' Is Engaged—and the Photos Are So Romantic," 2 Nov. 2019 Alexis was paired with pro-dancer Alan Bersten and people couldn't stop commenting on how much chemistry there was between the two. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Alexis Ren's Love Life," 18 Oct. 2019 One of the original film's greatest strengths was that Harrelson, Eisenberg, Stone, and Breslin all had such great on-screen chemistry, and the past decade hasn't diminished that one whit. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Review: Zombieland: Double Tap delivers wise-cracking, brain-splattering fun," 18 Oct. 2019

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21 Jan 2020

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“Chemistry.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemistry. Accessed 26 January 2020.

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