chemical
Translation
chemical
Examples
The factory leaked dangerous chemicals into the river.
The factory leaked dangerous chemicals into the river.
Many household products contain chemicals.
Many household products contain chemicals.
Grammar Patterns
a/an + ((adjective)) + chemical a substance obtained by a chemical process This is a harmful chemical.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substance, compound
Etymology
From the adjective 'chemical', which comes from 'chemist' + '-al'. Ultimately from Greek 'khēmeía' (alchemy).
Memory Tips
A 'chemical' is a substance studied in 'chemistry' by a 'chemist'.