Synonyms of chemist

chemist

noun

ˈke-mist 

British

as in pharmacist

a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription

let's ask the chemist whether it's safe to take these two drugs together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacist
• druggist
• apothecary
• pharmacologist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chemist

Any engineer or chemist employed in tech or pharmaceuticals could sell to the highest bidder the details of last month’s drug discovery or next year’s phone models. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

One of these women is a Stanford chemist whose fertilizer pulls carbon out of the sky. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

As a team of chemists showcased at the American Chemical Society (ACS) fall meeting, the team is experimenting with manufacturing glittery, eco-friendly hues that retain their vibrancy far longer than standard materials. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026

More recently, diligent and passionate biologists, chemists, and experts from other disciplines have used technology for contemporary experiments that reveal a spectrum of plant consciousness. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026