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chemical

 

[ ˈkɛmɪkəl ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

science

A substance produced by or used in a chemical process.

Synonyms

compound, element, substance

Examples of usage

  • The scientist is studying the properties of a new chemical compound.
  • Chemicals are often used in manufacturing processes.
Context #2 | Adjective

chemistry

Relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.

Examples of usage

  • He has a strong background in chemical engineering.
  • The chemical properties of the elements vary.

Translations

Translations of the word "chemical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 químico

🇮🇳 रासायनिक

🇩🇪 chemisch

🇮🇩 kimia

🇺🇦 хімічний

🇵🇱 chemiczny

🇯🇵 化学的 (かがくてき)

🇫🇷 chimique

🇪🇸 químico

🇹🇷 kimyasal

🇰🇷 화학의

🇸🇦 كيميائي

🇨🇿 chemický

🇸🇰 chemický

🇨🇳 化学的 (huàxué de)

🇸🇮 kemičen

🇮🇸 efnafræðilegur

🇰🇿 химиялық

🇬🇪 ქიმიური

🇦🇿 kimyəvi

🇲🇽 químico

Etymology

The word 'chemical' originated from the late 16th century, from the French chimique or medieval Latin chimicus, based on the Arabic word kīmiyā', from the Greek word khēmeia. The term originally referred to alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry, and later evolved to its current meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,284, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.