chemical
noun
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
chemically
-
a word derived from
chemical.
Example Sentences
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Before much cooking can occur, however, Gruel explains that many Americans are addicted to processed foods because those foods have been chemically engineered to be addictive.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Seismic waves tend to slow down when they pass through rocks that are hotter, less rigid, fractured, or chemically different from typical mantle material.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
In the human digestive system, sweeteners may be absorbed, chemically altered, diluted, or broken down before reaching particular microbes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
"He offered to be chemically castrated," said Marcia.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Although chemically rather closely related to dieldrin, a little twist in its molecular structure makes it 5 times as poisonous.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
