formular

/fɔrˈmjuːlɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who compiles and edits formulas for use in a particular field, especially medicine.

“The pharmaceutical company hired a team of formulars to develop new medicines.”

2. verb

To compile and edit formulas for use in a particular field, especially medicine.

“The researcher was tasked with formulating a new cure for the disease.”

Synonyms

  • chemist
  • compounder

Antonyms

  • decomposer