chemical property

[ kem-i-kuhl prop-er-tee ]

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noun

Chemistry. a property or characteristic of a substance that is observed during a reaction in which the chemical composition or identity of the substance is changed:
Combustibility is an important chemical property to consider when choosing building materials.

First recorded in 1720–30

Alkalies are known to have the chemical property of holding Fibrine in solution.

Its most marked chemical property is its ability to combine with water to form sulphurous acid (H2SO3).

Alkalies have another well-known chemical property—they dissolve grease and oil and enable them to mix with water.

It possesses the peculiar chemical property which renders it valuable in tanning leather.

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