chemical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
    chemical substance.
  2. adjective relating to or used in chemistry
    chemic.
    • chemical engineer
    • chemical balance
  3. adjective of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
    • chemical fertilizer

WordNet


Chem"ic*al adjective
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to chemistry; characterized or produced by the forces and operations of chemistry; employed in the processes of chemistry; as, chemical changes; chemical comnbinations.
Chem"ic*al noun
Definitions
  1. A substance used for producing a chemical effect; a reagent.

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