English

Adjective

chemical ‎(not comparable)

1. (obsolete) Of or relating to alchemy.
2. Of or relating to chemistry.
3. Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.

Derived terms

• technochemical

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External links

• Chemistry on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Noun

chemical ‎(plural chemicals)

1. (chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
2. (colloquial) An artificial chemical compound.

   I color my hair with henna, not chemicals.

3. (slang) An addictive drug.

Usage notes

• The noun is frequently used in a slang and more specific non-technical way (2nd and 3rd definition) by the general public. Chemists and those who understand chemistry may gravitate toward the first, but the term "substance" is preferred usage.

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Derived terms

Related terms

• alchemical
• chemist
• chemistry

See also

• molecule
• reagent

Anagrams

• alchemic