chemical
|chem-i-cal|
/ˈkɛmɪkəl/
substance interaction
Etymology
'chemical' originates from the New Latin word 'chimicus,' which is derived from the Arabic word 'al-kīmiyāʾ,' meaning 'alchemy.'
'chimicus' transformed into the French word 'chimique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chemical' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'related to alchemy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to chemistry or substances.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.
The laboratory is stocked with various chemicals for experiments.
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Adjective 1
relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.
The chemical reaction was observed under controlled conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35