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chemical

[ kem-i-kuhl ]

noun

  1. a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
  2. chemicals, Slang. narcotic or mind-altering drugs or substances.


adjective

  1. of, used in, produced by, or concerned with chemistry or chemicals:

    a chemical formula; chemical agents.

  2. chemical weapons.

chemical

/ ˈɛɪə /

noun

  1. any substance used in or resulting from a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules, especially one derived artificially for practical use
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or used in chemistry

    chemical balance

  2. of, made from, or using chemicals

    chemical fertilizer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

chemical

Adjective

  1. Relating to or produced by means of chemistry.

Noun

  1. A substance having a specific molecular composition, obtained by or used in a chemical process.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳾾, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • i·· adverb
  • ԴDz·i· adjective noun
  • ·i· adjective
  • d·i· adjective
  • i·i· adjective
  • semi·i·· adverb
  • p·i· adjective noun
  • super·i·· adverb
  • ܲ·i· adjective
  • un·i·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chemical1

1570–80; chemic + -al 1; replacing chimical chemic
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Felix de la Rosa, 64, a chemical engineer from the state of Coahuila, which borders Texas, says he visits the monument every time he’s in Mexico City.

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“For companies currently combining petroleum-based yellow chemical and red dyes together, try carrot juice.”

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Sanctions were also announced on exports of chemicals, electronics, machinery and metals to limit Russia's military capability.

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An allergic reaction occurs when the body reacts to the protein in peanuts, thinking it's a threat, which triggers a sudden release of chemicals.

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Trump had implemented tariffs on China before his April announcement, levying 20% on Chinese imports over the country’s role in producing precursor chemicals that play a major role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis.

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