the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions 化学 a degree in chemistry 化学学位 He did physics and chemistry at university. 他在大学里做过物理和化学。 the university’s chemistry department 那所大学的化学系 inorganic/organic chemistry 无机／有机化学 see also biochemistry Topics Education a2 , Scientific research a2 Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjective analytical applied theoretical … chemistry + noun See full entry (specialist) the chemical structure and behaviour of a particular substance 物质的化学组成（或性质） the chemistry of copper 铜的化学性质 We do not fully understand the chemistry of genes. 我们还不完全了解基因的化学作用。 The patient's blood chemistry was monitored regularly. 那名患者的血液化学成分受到了定时的监测。 🔊 🔊 natural changes in body chemistry 人体化学的自然变化 Topics Physics and chemistry c1 Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjective See full entry the relationship between two people, usually a strong sexual attraction （常指有强烈性吸引力的）两人间的关系 sexual chemistry 相互吸引的两性关系 The chemistry just wasn't right. 他俩就是擦不出火花。 🔊 🔊 The personal chemistry between the two stars is obvious. 很明显，两位明星擦出了火花。 Topics Family and relationships c2 Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjective preposition See full entry