"O-chem" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈoʊ.kɛm/
Etymology: Abbreviated form of organic chemistry. Etymology templates: {{m|en|organic chemistry}} organic chemistry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} O-chem (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Organic chemistry. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms: Orgo, o-chem, O-Chem, ochem, OChem, O Chem, O chem
    Sense id: en-O-chem-en-noun-MmTxPG7T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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