Dictionary Entry
chemical
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈkɛmɪkəl/Word FrequencyCommon (5.29)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose chemical when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“In a second experiment, the HML team mimicked a chemical pollutant challenge by injecting blue crabs with a chemical** known to inhibit oxidative phosphorylation, a metabolic process that manufactures energy.”
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Origin
From Greek 'chemeia' (alchemy).
Common Phrases
composition chemicalreactions chemicalreaction chemicalanalysis chemicalproperties chemicalindustry chemicalchemical american
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