mkemia

How to say it

Meaning

A scientist trained in chemistry who tests and analyzes substances. In Tanzania the Mkemia Mkuu wa Serikali, the Government Chief Chemist, tests evidence, drugs and food.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wakemia. Do not confuse it with a pharmacist, mfamasia. Ofisi ya Mkemia Mkuu is the government laboratory office.

Examples

• Polisi walituma sampuli hizo kwa Mkemia Mkuu.The police sent those samples to the Chief Chemist.
• Mkemia huyo anafanya kazi katika maabara ya kiwanda.That chemist works in the factory laboratory.
• Wakemia walipima maji hayo na kukuta yana sumu.The chemists tested the water and found it poisonous.

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