Alchemist vs. Chemist — What's the Difference?

A practitioner of alchemy.

A chemist (from Greek chēm(ía) alchemy; replacing chymist from Medieval Latin alchemist) is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties.

One who practices alchemy.

A shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and in which toiletries and other medical goods can be purchased.

One who blends material or substances in the nature or supposed nature of alchemy.

A person engaged in chemical research or experiments

One who practices alchemy.

A scientist specializing in chemistry.

One who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone

Chiefly British A pharmacist.

(Obsolete) An alchemist.

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

A pharmacist.

A pharmacy.

(obsolete) An alchemist.

A person versed in chemistry or given to chemical investigation; an analyst; a maker or seller of chemicals or drugs.

A scientist who specializes in chemistry

A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs