1. (chemistry) a scientist who specializes in chemistry
   "The chemist developed a new method for synthesizing the compound"
    
2. A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
   "The chemist carefully explained the medication's side effects to the patient";
   - pharmacist, druggist [N. Amer], apothecary [archaic], pill pusher [informal], pill roller [informal]
    
3. [Brit] A retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
   "She stopped at the chemist's to pick up her prescription";
   - drugstore [N. Amer], apothecary's shop [archaic], chemist's [Brit], chemist's shop [Brit], pharmacy

Derived forms: chemists

Type of: caregiver [N. Amer], carer [Brit], health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider, scientist, shop, store

Encyclopedia: Chemist, Childers