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bacchanal

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo

the composition and chemical properties of a substance

chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)

plural chemistries

Definition

a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
the composition and chemical properties of a substance //the chemistry of iron
chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism) //blood chemistry
a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy //they have a special chemistry
interaction between people working together
specifically such interaction when harmonious or effective //a team lacking chemistry

Examples

//studying the chemistry of gasoline
//They tried dating, but there was no chemistry between them.
//the chemistry of the office

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

earlier chymistrie, chymistrie, from chymist, chimist chemist + -ry, probably after earlier alchemistri, alcumistry "alchemy"

NOTE: Regarding distinctions between chemistry and alchemy see note at chemist.

chic

noun

ˈshēk

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner style //wears her clothes with superb chic
a distinctive mode of dress or manner associated with a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit //wearing the latest in urban chic //New Age chic
a faddishly popular quality or appeal
also something (such as a practice or interest) having such appeal //… the transient tides of academic chic. — Irving Kristol

adjective

chicer; chicest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

cleverly stylish smart //The woman who is chic adapts fashion to her own personality. — Elizabeth L. Post
currently fashionable //a chic restaurant //chic boutiques

Other Words

Adjective

chicly adverb
chicness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

buzz craze dernier cri enthusiasm fad fashion flavor go hot ticket last word latest mode rage sensation style ton trend vogue

Synonyms: Adjective

à la mode (also a la mode) au courant cool [slang] exclusive fashionable fresh [slang] happeningscience that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo