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| chem·i·cal [ kémmik'l ] |
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1. relating to chemistry: produced by or involved in the processes of chemistry
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2. composed of chemical substances: composed of or involving the use of substances produced by the process of chemistry
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noun (plural chem·i·cals) |
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substance used or made by chemistry: a substance used in or produced by the processes of chemistry. A chemical has a defined atomic or molecular structure that results from, or takes part in, reactions involving changes in its structure, composition, and properties.
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| [Late 16th century. < modern Latin chimicus "alchemist," shortening of medieval Latin alchimicus< alchimia (see alchemy)] |
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 chem·i·cal·ly adverb |
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