chem

noun[in the plural]4

1. •
   (informal) A chemical weapon.
2. •
   Clipping of chemistry (“branch of natural science”), usually referring to the subject or the department.

   • It boils down to science. Biology, chemistry and physics. I used to hate bio and chem. Now they fascinate me because I’ve realised they make up the world around us as well as us. — 2015
3. •
   (informal) A recreational drug.

   • When you think ‘drugs’, you think Trainspotting. ‘Chems’ is easier off the tongue and, although explicit, it doesn't feel quite as bad. At least to us. — 2017
4. •
   (informal) Clipping of chemical.

adjective1

1. •
   (informal) Clipping of chemical.

   • chem plant; chem weapons

adjective1

1. •
   Abbreviation of chemical.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of chemistry.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of chemical.