chemical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to or used in chemistry

   chemical engineer

2. 2
   adj

   of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes

   chemical fertilizer

3. 3
   adj

   Of or relating to chemistry.

   chemical experiments

4. 4
   noun

   Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

   Hydrogen and sulphur are both chemicals.

5. 5
   noun

   An artificial chemical compound.

   I color my hair with henna, not chemicals.

6. 6
   noun

   material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules

7. 7
   adj

   Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.

8. 8
   adj

   Of or relating to alchemy.

Etymology

From New Latin chēmicus + -al.