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Chemistry

noun

The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions. Synonym: chemical science.

The chemical composition and properties of a substance or object.

The way two individuals relate to each other. Synonyms: alchemy, interpersonal chemistry. "A mysterious alchemy brought them together"

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