[kem-ist] 
| chem·ist (kěm'ĭst) n.
[Obsolete chimist, from New Latin chimista, from Medieval Latin alchymista, alchemist, from alchymia, alchemy; see alchemy.] |
chemist chem·ist (kěm'ĭst)
n.
Abbr. chem.
A scientist specializing in chemistry.
A pharmacist.
chemist jargon
(Cambridge) Someone who wastes computer time on number crunching when you'd far rather the computer were working out anagrams of your name or printing Snoopy calendars or running life patterns. May or may not refer to someone who actually studies chemistry.
[The Jargon File]
(1995-02-07)
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