chemical
[ kem-i-kuh l ]
/ ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
noun
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
chemicals, Slang. 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.
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British Dictionary definitions for chemical
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 chemistrychemical balance
of, made from, or using chemicalschemical fertilizer
Derived Forms
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Medicine definitions for chemical
chemical
[ kĕm′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to chemistry.
Of or relating to the properties or actions of chemicals.
n.
A substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.
A drug, especially an illicit or addictive one.
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chem′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science definitions for chemical
chemical
[ kĕm′ĭ-kəl ]
Adjective
Relating to or produced by means of chemistry.
Noun
A substance having a specific molecular composition, obtained by or used in a chemical process.
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