Meaning & use
chemical
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A substance with a distinct molecular composition, especially one produced by or used in a chemical process.
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The factory stores several hazardous chemicals in a sealed warehouse.
Household cleaning chemicals should never be mixed without knowing their reactions.
A note on using this word
Also widely used as an adjective, as in 'chemical reaction' or 'chemical engineering'.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances.
The fireworks display relies on a chemical reaction to produce its colors.
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