Synonyms of chemist

chemist

noun

ˈke-mist 

British

as in pharmacist

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacist
• druggist
• apothecary
• pharmacologist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chemist

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

The company recently hired chemist and materials specialist Beinn Muir as scale-up lead to develop its roll-to-roll process and manufacturing partnerships. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 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

Some of the most pointed memos at the time came from EPA chemist Cate Jenkins, who later became a whistleblower claiming the agency lied about air safety and downplayed the dangers of the dust. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026