chem-

A form of chemo- — Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.

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Meanings

prefix
  1. alternativeAlternative form of chemo- (before a vowel)

Origin

See chemo- § Etymology.

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APA

chem-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chem-

MLA

“chem-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chem-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chem-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chem-.

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