Khmeía
Khmeía is the transliteration of the modern Greek χημεία, which denotes chemistry, the branch of science that studies matter: its properties, composition, structure, and the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions. In its Greek usage, khmeía covers both the general discipline and its educational practice, from high school laboratories to university research settings. The term aligns with the international science vocabulary, and Greek scientists refer to the field as χημεία in contemporary publications and curricula.
Modern Greek χημεία is the counterpart of the English chemistry and is linked to the global history
Subfields of khmeía include organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry, as well as specialized areas such
The Greek term is primarily used within Greek-language contexts; in international communication, the English term chemistry