chem·i·cal
ˈke-mi-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, used in, or produced by chemistry or the phenomena of chemistry
chemical reactions
2
a
: acting or operated or produced by chemicals
a chemical fire extinguisher
b
: detectable by chemical means
1
: a substance obtained by a chemical process or producing a chemical effect
2
Examples of chemical in a Sentence
Adjective
They studied the compound's chemical structure.
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Adjective
Use at least two sustainable practices, like the elimination of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, composting, soil and water conservation tactics, reducing lawn areas and using native plants.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Some chemical exfoliants may need to sit for several minutes.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
Spending time with people releases certain chemicals in the brain and boosts our mood.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
In a preemptive move to avoid a trade war like the ones with Canada, Mexico and China, India is weighing tariff cuts in at least a dozen sectors, from electronics to medical and surgical equipment, and chemicals, according to Reuters.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Chemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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chemical
1 of 2 adjective
chem·i·cal
ˈkem-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, used in, or produced by chemistry
2
: acting or operated or produced by chemicals
chemical
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as an element or compound) obtained from a chemical process or used to get a chemical result
Medical Definition
chemical
1 of 2 adjective
chem·i·cal
ˈkem-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, used in, or produced by chemistry
2
a
: acting or operated or produced by chemicals
b
: detectable by chemical means
chemical
2 of 2 noun1
: a substance (as an element or chemical compound) obtained by a chemical process or used for producing a chemical effect
2
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