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Chemistry is given from ......language ?

Correct answer: B. Greek

  • A. Latin
  • B. Greek
  • C. Arabic
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The word chemistry is derived through Arabic al-kīmiyā, but the root term is commonly traced to the Greek word khēmeia or chymeia. In the usual school-level treatment, the expected answer is Greek. Students may choose Arabic because Arabic scholars developed the subject substantially, but that refers to transmission and development rather than the original linguistic root.

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