chemistry

The science of what substances are made of and how they change or react with each other.

• I enjoy chemistry at school.
• We did an experiment in chemistry class.
• She studied chemistry before becoming a science teacher.

Common phrases: study chemistry, chemistry lesson, chemistry teacher, organic chemistry

A strong attraction or easy connection between people.

• We had chemistry from the start.
• There is no romantic chemistry between them.
• The actors’ chemistry made their scenes feel natural.

How to use it: chemistry between A and B (There was clear chemistry between the two actors.); have chemistry with someone (She has great chemistry with her new dance partner.)

Similar words: rapport, connection, attraction

Common phrases: chemistry between people, have chemistry, instant chemistry, on-screen chemistry

The substances in something and the way they react and change.

• Exercise can change your brain chemistry.
• The plants grew poorly because of the soil chemistry.
• Scientists measured changes in the lake’s water chemistry.

Common phrases: body chemistry, brain chemistry, soil chemistry