Definition

Noun: - Physics and Chemistry: A compound noun referring to the combined academic subjects or fields of physics and chemistry. It denotes the integrated study or consideration of both physical and chemical principles.

Usage

• Used primarily in educational contexts to refer to a combined subject or curriculum.
• Can describe a field of study or professional domain that involves both physics and chemistry.

Examples

• (Physics and Chemistry is one of the important subjects in school.)
• (He has extensive knowledge of physics and chemistry.)
• (This laboratory serves physics and chemistry research.)

Advanced Usage

• "kiến thức lý hóa": physics and chemistry knowledge.
• "giáo viên lý hóa": a teacher who teaches both physics and chemistry.
• "nguyên lý lý hóa": physico-chemical principles.

Variants and Related Words

• Vật lý (noun): Physics.
• Hóa học (noun): Chemistry.
• Lý-Hóa-Sinh: A common Vietnamese abbreviation for the natural science trio of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Synonyms

• Khoa học tự nhiên (Natural Sciences): A broader term that includes physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences.
• Các môn khoa học (The Sciences): A general term for science subjects.

Notes

• "Lý hóa" is a portmanteau, a blend of "lý" (from - physics) and "hóa" (from - chemistry). It functions as a single, fixed compound noun.
• It is often used in contexts like school timetables, exam blocks, or university majors where these two subjects are grouped together.

noun

1. physics and chemistry