Etymology
Origin of chemic
1570–80; < Greek chēm ( ía ) alchemy + -ic; replacing chimic < Medieval Latin ( al ) chimicus
Example Sentences
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For analysis and chemic reactions, see the Journal.
From The Book of the Damned by Fort, Charles
I know not whether the sun can have any chemic action upon the dead.
From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona
Sometimes it is sold in this condition under the term "chemic," but if this be used in dyeing wool it gives rather unsatisfactory results.
From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Beech, Franklin
He well knows what things will affect one another; What acts as an enemy, and what as a brother; He feels quite at home with all chemic affinities, And treats them respectfully, as mystic Divinities.
From Memories and Anecdotes by Sanborn, Kate
The mischievous torrent is taught to drudge for man; the wild beasts he makes useful for food, or dress, or labor; the chemic explosions are controlled like his watch.
From The Voice of Science in Nineteenth-Century Literature Representative Prose and Verse by Various
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