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Chemist

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

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Pharmacologist 76% connected

One skilled in pharmacology.

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Broader term 1

Scientist 76% connected

One learned in science; a scientific investigator; one devoted to scientific study; a savant.

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Drug 74% connected

To drudge; to toil laboriously.

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Drug 74% connected

To drudge; to toil laboriously.

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Synonym 3

Apothecary 92% connected

One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.

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Druggist 92% connected

One who deals in drugs; especially, one who buys and sells drugs without compounding them; also, a pharmaceutist or apothecary.

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Pharmacist 92% connected

One skilled in pharmacy; a pharmaceutist; a druggist.

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