chemistry

noun

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 injuries prevented the Lakers from forming a cohesive unit with the chemistry and teamwork that defined last season's champions. — Greg Beacham, ajc, 4 June 2021 Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden have eased any concerns about the Nets' chemistry, while getting solid contributions from the rest of their deep rotation. — Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021 The injuries prevented the Lakers from forming a cohesive unit with the chemistry and teamwork that defined last season's champions. — Greg Beacham, Star Tribune, 4 June 2021 Smart and Einbinder have an off-kilter chemistry that will keep you happily off-balance. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2021 Willms questioned why the hospital trust wasn't spending money on her late father's other charitable interests, such as support for physically disabled children, orphans, college scholarships and research into food, medicine and chemistry. — Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 June 2021 His teammates appreciated his unselfishness and style of play and were excited to continue building chemistry with him. — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 3 June 2021 Victories like self-correcting defensive lapses, getting players back from injury and creating chemistry. — J.l. Kirven, The Indianapolis Star, 3 June 2021 After Mahomes and his Chiefs teammates completed their second week of OTAs, the quarterback said the OTAs are good time to experiment on new things while building chemistry. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 3 June 2021

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