Synonyms of chemists

chemists

noun

plural of chemist, British

as in pharmacists

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

• pharmacists
• druggists
• apothecaries
• pharmacologists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chemists

The approach could help chemists investigate the unusual reactivity of atomic hydrogen and explore its potential in other chemical reactions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Life’s one-handedness puzzle The duo’s research has both given chemists fundamental new tools that are widely used in their daily work and awakened interest in the chemistry of life’s origins, the committee said. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 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

Developed by two separate teams of chemists, one adhesive is four times stronger than the commercial adhesives used in duct tape, yet can be broken down in minutes with mildly alkaline water. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Does the ingredient list look promising, based on our collective decades spent interviewing chemists about the difference between capable ingredients and frivolous ones? — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Experts including dermatologists, cosmetic chemists, hair stylists and makeup artists also weigh in to help determine the list. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Peptides Have Different Jobs Peptides are short chains of amino acids, and cosmetic chemists can use different types depending on what a formula is designed to accomplish. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 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