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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

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Recent Examples of chemists But street versions of the drug are also prevalent as chemists in basement laboratories create novel ketamine analogs. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 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 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

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pharmacists

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The panel of outside experts that met in July was selected by Kennedy's health department and included several doctors, pharmacists and consultants who work in the peptide field.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
The pool of people who can administer vaccines is now expanded to include paramedics, advanced EMS providers, pharmacists and midwives.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

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