chem
word
Definition
An informal, short way to say 'chemistry', especially used by students or in casual contexts. It refers to the subject of chemistry.
Usage & Nuances
'Chem' is strictly informal and mostly used by students, especially in high school or university. Not used in formal writing. Commonly found in phrases like 'chem class', 'chem homework', or 'I have chem tomorrow.'
Spanish: química (abreviatura informal)Portuguese (BR): química (abreviação informal)Portuguese (PT): química (abreviatura informal)Chinese (Simplified): 化学（非正式简称）Chinese (Traditional): 化學（非正式簡稱）Hindi: केम (रसायन विज्ञान का अनौपचारिक संक्षिप्त रूप)Arabic: كيم (اختصار غير رسمي لكلمة كيمياء)Bengali: কেমRussian: химия (разг)Japanese: ケムVietnamese: hóa (viết tắt) - chem (thân mật)Korean: 켐Turkish: kimya (kısaltma)Urdu: کیم (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: kim (singkatan, informal)
Example Sentences
I have chem at 9 a.m. today.
basic
He forgot to do his chem homework.
basic
My favorite subject is chem.
basic
Are you ready for the chem exam tomorrow?
natural
We have a huge chem lab report due next week.
natural
I love my chem teacher—she makes everything interesting.
natural