adj

chemical

KEHM-ih-kuhl

adj

Relating to chemistry or to substances and their reactions.

"The factory had to follow strict chemical safety rules."

noun

A specific substance, especially one produced or used in chemistry or industry.

"The lab stores several hazardous chemicals in a locked cabinet."

How to Use Chemical

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to substances and chemistry, or, as a noun, a specific substance itself.

Common pairings

chemical reaction chemical compound household chemicals

chemicals plural

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From New Latin chemicus plus the adjective suffix -al, tracing back through alchemy to Arabic al-kīmiyāʔ.

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