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Word: Chemical
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from French chimique or modern Latin chimicus, chymicus, from medieval Latin alchymicus, from alchimia (see alchemy)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɛmɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to chemistry, or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry
Short Definition:relating to chemistry
Examples:- the chemical composition of the atmosphere
Word: Chemical
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɛmɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a distinct compound or substance, especially one which has been artificially prepared or purified
Short Definition:distinct compound or substance
Examples:- never mix disinfectant with other chemicals
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