Chemism
Pronunciation : Chem"ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. chimisme. See Chemistry.]
Definition : Defn: The force exerted between the atoms of elementary substance whereby they unite to form chemical compounds; chemical attaction; affinity; -- sometimes used as a general expression for chemical activity or relationship.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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