chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

complement - make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to; "I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup"

match, fit - make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"

balance, poise - hold or carry in equilibrium

counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, compensate, correct - adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"

cancel, offset, set off - make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

countervail, offset - compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals"

balance - be in equilibrium; "He was balancing on one foot"

trim - balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces; "trim an airplane"