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chemical
[kem-i-kuhl]
noun
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
Slang., chemicals, narcotic or mind-altering drugs or substances.
adjective
of, used in, produced by, or concerned with chemistry or chemicals.
a chemical formula; chemical agents.
used in chemical warfare.
chemical weapons.
chemical
/ ˈkɛmɪkəl /
noun
any substance used in or resulting from a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules, especially one derived artificially for practical use
adjective
of or used in chemistry
chemical balance
of, made from, or using chemicals
chemical fertilizer
chemical
Relating to or produced by means of chemistry.
A substance having a specific molecular composition, obtained by or used in a chemical process.
Other Word Forms
- chemically adverb
- nonchemical adjective
- prechemical adjective
- pseudochemical adjective
- semichemical adjective
- semichemically adverb
- superchemical adjective
- superchemically adverb
- unchemical adjective
- unchemically adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
They used several analytical tools, including spectrometry, isotope labeling and computational approaches, to determine the chemical structures of 12 distinct indole metabolites within the mixture.
Beyond toxic metals, the same research group has previously examined chemicals that interfere with the hormonal system.
The intriguing markings, nicknamed leopard spots and poppy seeds, contain minerals produced by chemical reactions that could be associated with ancient microbes.
The German chemicals manufacturer said Thursday that it plans to cut more than 1,500 jobs, largely domestically, as part of a drive to save 300 million euros a year.
Understanding how many atoms move and interact inside laser-driven polyatomic molecules is essential for any attempt to guide chemical reactions using intense light.
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