chemical

chem-i-cal · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of or relating to chemistry or chemicals; produced by or used in a chemical process.

  2. 2.

    A substance produced by or used in a chemical process.

  3. 3.

    Relating to substances or their interactions at the molecular level.

Phrases & expressions

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    chemical reaction — a process in which substances are changed into different substances
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    chemical warfare — the use of toxic chemicals as weapons
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    chemical imbalance — an abnormal level of certain chemicals in the body

Related words

Antonyms: natural, organic
See also: chemicals, chemist, chemistry, substance
Synonyms: artificial, synthetic

Etymology

From Medieval Latin chimicus, from Arabic al-kīmiyā ("alchemy"), possibly from Greek khēmeia ("transmutation"). The suffix -al was added in English to form the adjective.