chemist

noun/ˈkemɪst/CEFR B1

ওষুধের দোকান; রসায়নবিদ

Meaning

In British English a shop selling medicine, and everywhere a scientist who studies chemistry.

Example sentences

  • Buy it from the chemist on the corner.মোড়ের ওষুধের দোকান থেকে এটি কিনে নাও।
  • She works as a chemist in a laboratory.তিনি একটি গবেষণাগারে রসায়নবিদ হিসেবে কাজ করেন।

A common mistake

In America, collect the tablets from the chemist.In America, collect the tablets from the drugstore.

To an American a chemist is a scientist only; the shop is a drugstore or pharmacy. Bangladesh says pharmacy for the shop, so pharmacy travels best.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: pharmacy

Similar words, and what each means

  • pharmacy

    ওষুধের দোকান, ফার্মেসি

    A shop where medicines are sold.

Other English words for “ওষুধের দোকান; রসায়নবিদ

  • pharmacy

    A shop where medicines are sold.

  • drugstore

    A shop selling medicines and everyday goods, in American English.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “chemist” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • প্রাণশক্তি, তেজ
    • ওষুধের দোকান; রসায়নবিদ
    • ভিডিও কল
    • ডাকটিকিট সংগ্রহ
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    ওষুধের দোকান; রসায়নবিদchemist (noun) — ওষুধের দোকান; রসায়নবিদ. In British English a shop selling medicine, and everywhere a scientist who studies chemistry.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “chemist”?

    • pharmacy
    • shale
    • alternator
    • subscriber
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    pharmacypharmacy — ওষুধের দোকান, ফার্মেসি. A shop where medicines are sold.

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