chemical

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
  2. adjective relating to or used in chemistry
  3. adjective of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes

Etymology

From New Latin chēmicus + -al.

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Synonyms

chemical substance

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