Chemical Hazards

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

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

  • The scientist conducted a series of experiments to analyze the chemical composition of the substance.
  • I heard that they found some weird chemicals in the old abandoned factory.
  • Don't mess with those chemicals, they can be dangerous.
  • The chemical reaction between them was undeniable, sparking a new relationship.

noun a chemical compound used in organic synthesis

  • The reaction of alcohol with acetyl bromide produces an acyl bromide.
  • Mixing alcohol with acetyl bromide gives you an acyl bromide.
  • When you combine alcohol with acetyl bromide, you get a cool acyl bromide.
  • Adding acetyl bromide to the mix is like turning up the heat in a chemical reaction.