chemist
/ˈkemɪst/noun
1
- Brit. a shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and in which toiletries and other medical goods can be purchased〈英〉药房, 药店。
1.1
- a person who is authorized to dispense such medicinal drugs药剂师。
2
- an expert in chemistry; a person engaged in chemical research or experiments化学家; 化学研究员, 化学实验师。
词源
late Middle English (denoting an alchemist): from French chimiste, from modern Latin chimista, from alchimista 'alchemist', from alchimia (see ALCHEMY).