A person skilled in chemistry or (in early use) alchemy; a person who makes chemical investigations; (in later use) a student of chemistry, a chemist. Compare "chemist".

More fully "chemic blue". A dye consisting of a solution of indigo in sulphuric acid; (also) the dark greenish-blue colour produced by this dye. Also called Saxony blue.

Calcium or sodium hypochlorite used as bleach. Compare chemic.

Engaged in the study or practice of chemistry or (in early use) alchemy; of or relating to the science of chemistry, or the substances and phenomena associated with it. Also figurative.