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chemical

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/

The English word “chemical” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of or relating to chemistry.
Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.
Of or relating to alchemy.

noun

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
An artificial chemical compound.
An addictive drug.

Etymology

From New Latin chēmicus + -al.

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