Pronunciation: /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Definitions of chemical

noun a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example Sentences

A1 I spilled a chemical on the floor.

A2 The scientist mixed different chemicals in the lab.

B1 The chemical used in the experiment was highly reactive.

B2 The company is developing a new chemical compound for cleaning products.

C1 The chemical industry plays a crucial role in the economy.

C2 The researchers are studying the effects of various chemicals on human health.

adjective relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry

Example Sentences

A1 I am allergic to chemical cleaners.

A2 The chemical reaction produced a colorful explosion.

B1 The company is researching new chemical compounds for their products.

B2 The scientist conducted a series of chemical experiments in the lab.

C1 The chemical composition of the substance was analyzed using advanced techniques.

C2 The chemical engineer developed a groundbreaking new formula for the pharmaceutical industry.

Examples of chemical in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted a series of experiments to analyze the chemical composition of the substance.

informal I heard that they found some weird chemicals in the old abandoned factory.

slang Don't mess with those chemicals, they can be dangerous.

figurative The chemical reaction between them was undeniable, sparking a new relationship.

Grammatical Forms of chemical

plural

chemicals

comparative

more chemical

superlative

most chemical

present tense

chemicals

future tense

will chemical

perfect tense

have chemicaled

continuous tense

is chemicaling

singular

chemical

positive degree

chemical

infinitive

to chemical

gerund

chemicalling

participle

chemicaled

Origin and Evolution of chemical

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Arabic
Story behind the word: The word 'chemical' originated from the Arabic word 'al-kīmīā' which referred to the ancient practice of alchemy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chemical' shifted from its alchemical roots to refer to substances and processes related to chemistry, the scientific study of matter and its properties.