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
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The first known use of chemistry was in 1646
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