chemistry

n 1: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the

composition of substances and their properties and

reactions [syn: {chemical science}]

2: the way two individuals relate to each other; "their

chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each

other" [syn: {interpersonal chemistry}]

chemist

(Cambridge) Someone who wastes computer time on {number

crunching} when you'd far rather the computer were doing

something more productive, such as 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.

[{Jargon File}]

(1995-02-07)