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

In addition to developing better medicines or fragrances, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor in chief of the journal Science. — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Called asymmetric organic synthesis, this discovery meant that chemists developing pharmaceuticals could create one version or the other – for example, only the version of the molecule that benefits the body, not the version that can cause damage. — Sajish Mathew, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

The brand counts Ron Robinson, founder of BeautyStat and Rhode’s cosmetic chemist, as its own chemist. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Amanda Lam, a cosmetic chemist based in Los Angeles, California. — Sheryl George, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026