chemistry

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[Ult. fr. Gr. chēmeia, alchemy]
The science dealing with the molecular and atomic structure of matter and the composition of substances (their formation, decomposition, and transformations).
chemical (kem′ĭ-kăl)
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[Ult. fr. Gr. chēmeia, alchemy]
The science dealing with the molecular and atomic structure of matter and the composition of substances (their formation, decomposition, and transformations).
chemical (kem′ĭ-kăl)
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, adj.

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