CHIMISTRY, noun chimistry is a science, the object of which is to discover the nature and properties of all bodies by analysis and synthesis.

CHIMISTRY is that science which explains the intimate mutual action of all natural bodies.

Analysis or decomposition, and synthesis or combination, are the two methods which chimistry uses to accomplish its purposes.

CHIMISTRY may be defined, the science which investigates the composition of material substances, and the permanent changes of constitution which their mutual actions produce.

CHIMISTRY may be defined, that science, the object of which is to discover and explain the changes of composition that occur among the integrant and constituent parts of different bodies.

CHIMISTRY is the science which treats of those events and changes in natural bodies, which are not accompanied by sensible motions.

CHIMISTRY is justly considered as a science, but the practical operations may be denominated an art.