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
- Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.
- (chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
- (colloquial) An artificial chemical compound.
- (obsolete) Of or relating to alchemy.
- (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
- chemicals
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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