[syn: chemical, chemic]
2. of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes;
- Example: "chemical fertilizer"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Chemical \Chem"ic*al\, n.
A substance used for producing a chemical effect; a reagent.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Chemical \Chem"ic*al\, 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.
[1913 Webster]
Chemical attraction or Chemical affinity. See under
Attraction.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
chemical
adj 1: relating to or used in chemistry; "chemical engineer";
"chemical balance" [syn: chemical, chemic]
2: of or made from or using substances produced by or used in
reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; "chemical
fertilizer"
n 1: material produced by or used in a reaction involving
changes in atoms or molecules [syn: chemical, chemical
substance]