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chem⋅i⋅cal

  [kem-i-kuhl]
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–noun
1. a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
2. chemicals, Slang. narcotic or mind-altering drugs or substances.
–adjective
3. of, used in, produced by, or concerned with chemistry or chemicals: a chemical formula; chemical agents.
4. used in chemical warfare: chemical weapons.
Origin:
1570–80; chemic + -al 1 ; r. chimical chemic

Related forms:
chem⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: 2chemical
Function: noun
: a substance (as an element or chemical compound) obtained by a chemical process or used for producing a chemical effect
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chemical chem·i·cal (kěm'ĭ-kəl)
adj.
Abbr. chem.

  1. Of or relating to chemistry.

  2. Of or relating to the properties or actions of chemicals.

n.

  1. A substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.

  2. A drug, especially an illicit or addictive one.

chem'i·cal·ly adv.

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chemical   (kěm'ĭ-kəl)  Pronunciation Key 
Adjective   Relating to or produced by means of chemistry.

Noun   A substance having a specific molecular composition, obtained by or used in a chemical process.
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