ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chemical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Chemical is an adjective meaning Of or relating to chemistry.

Meaning

Of or relating to chemistry.

More Meanings

  1. Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.
  2. (chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
  3. (colloquial) An artificial chemical compound.
  4. (obsolete) Of or relating to alchemy.
  5. (slang) An addictive drug.

Example Sentences

chemical experiments
the chemical properties of iron
Pentalene has chemical formula C₈H₆
Hydrogen and sulphur are both chemicals.

Word Forms

Synonyms for chemical

Depending on context, synonyms include chemic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chemic, chem, elemental, chemistry, biochemical, chemist.

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