chemical

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[edit] Adjective

chemical (not comparable)

Positive
chemical

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. Of or relating to chemistry.

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relating to chemistry

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[edit] Noun

Singular
chemical

Plural
chemicals

chemical (plural chemicals)

  1. Any specific chemical element or compound.
  2. An artificial chemical.
    I color my hair with henna, not chemicals.
  3. An addictive drug.

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any specific chemical element or compound
an artificial chemical
an addictive drug
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  • The noun is only ever used in a non-technical way, by the general public rather than by chemists.

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