Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Chemist \Chem"ist\, n. [Shortened from alchemist; cf. F.
   chimiste.]
   A person versed in chemistry or given to chemical
   investigation; an analyst; a maker or seller of chemicals or
   drugs.

Source : WordNet®

chemist
     n 1: a scientist who specializes in chemistry
     2: a health professional trained in the art of preparing and
        dispensing drugs [syn: {pharmacist}, {druggist}, {apothecary},
         {pill pusher}, {pill roller}]

Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

chemist
     
        (Cambridge) Someone who wastes computer time on {number
        crunching} when you'd far rather the computer were doing
        something more productive, such as working out anagrams of
        your name or printing Snoopy calendars or running {life}
        patterns.  May or may not refer to someone who actually
        studies chemistry.
     
        [{Jargon File}]
     
        (1995-02-07)