noun

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chemistry

Ein Bereich der Naturwissenschaft, der sich damit beschäftigt, wie Stoffe aufgebaut sind, wie sie sich verändern und wie sie miteinander reagieren.

The German word "Chemie" is a noun meaning "chemistry".

It is derived from the Greek "khēmia" (alchemy) and is not composed of smaller meanings in German.

Similar words:

  • Chemikalien (chemicals)
  • Chemotherapie (chemotherapy)
  • Chemiker (chemist)

Difference:

  • "Chemie" refers broadly to the science of substances and their interactions.
  • "Chemikalien" are the substances studied or used in chemistry.
  • "Chemotherapie" is a medical treatment using chemicals.
  • "Chemiker" is a person who works in the field of chemistry.

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Wir lernen heute im Unterricht die Grundlagen der Chemie.noun

Today in class we are learning the basics of chemistry.

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