chemical
[ kem-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
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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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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 of chemical
chemically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical 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.
Other words from chemical
chem′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific 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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