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chemist

noun

ˈke-mist

Definition of chemist

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

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Recent Examples of chemist 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 Jerry, a chemist who made a fortune in real estate, needed some last-minute maneuvering to complete the deal. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 In addition to the reasons mentioned above, tretinoin and azelaic acid don’t chemically react with each other, says Krupa Koestline, a cosmetic chemist and biotech innovator. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 Gongora recalled a chemist working in the materials science lab, Sarah Finnegan, who used to spend four to six hours pipetting samples into a tube rotator. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chemist

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pharmacist

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Every hour a pharmacist spends helping a patient better manage diabetes, hypertension or heart disease is an hour that may prevent more expensive interventions later.

— Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using an antifungal cream containing a steroid.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

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