chemical
noun
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
chemicals
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pluralof chemical.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The scientists told us if a dog ran through a puddle the dog could die because of the levels of the chemicals in the soil," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The boost to exports may also prove short-lived, since it in part reflects disruptions to the supply of chemicals to Asian buyers from other sources since the start of the war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Lee hopes future research will examine a broader range of environmental chemicals and their possible effects on liver health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
The corn ground at the Old Mill is Tennessee-grown, never genetically modified, and no harsh chemicals or additives are added to the cornmeal and grits.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
How it sucked those toxic chemicals straight out of the earth and churned them into beauty.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
