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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chemist \Chem"ist\, n. [Shortened from alchemist; cf F. chimiste.] A person versed in chemistry or given to chemical investigation; an analyst; a maker or seller of chemicals or drugs. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: chemist n 1: a scientist who specializes in chemistry 2: a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs [syn: {pharmacist}, {druggist}, {apothecary}, {pill pusher}, {pill roller}] From Jargon File (4.2.3, 23 NOV 2000) [jargon]: chemist n. [Cambridge] Someone who wastes computer time on {number-crunching} when you'd far rather the machine 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. From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: 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)
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