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Meaning of 'chemical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Chemical [ a.]
- Pertaining to chemistry; characterized or produced by the forces and operations of chemistry; employed in the processes of chemistry; as, chemical changes; chemical combinations.
2 . Chemical [ n.]
- A substance used for producing a chemical effect; a reagent.

Meaning of 'chemical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . chemical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or used in chemistry
Example in sentence:
  • chemical balance;
  • chemical engineer
Meaning (2):
- of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
Example in sentence:
  • chemical fertilizer

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