Chemic

/ˈkɛmɪk/ adjective, noun

Definition

An archaic or poetic term relating to chemistry or a person practicing chemistry or alchemy.

Etymology

From 'chemistry,' shortened in older English literature. Used poetically from the 16th-18th centuries to describe alchemical and chemical practitioners.

Kelly Says

Old poets used 'chemic' to make chemistry sound mysterious and magical—it literally means the word 'chemist' sounded cool enough to use by itself!

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