chemical — a compound or substance that has been purified or prepared, especially artificially
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a compound or substance that has been purified or prepared, especially artificially
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkemɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom banned all chemical cleaners after I accidentally made a volcano in the kitchen sink.
- The chemical composition of this energy drink is scarier than a horror movie.
- Chemical analysis revealed that the water was safe to drink.
chemical
NOUN[/ˈkemɪkəl/]
a compound or substance that has been purified or prepared, especially artificially
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Origin
The word derives from late 16th-century French 'chimique', which came from Medieval Latin 'alchimicus' (meaning 'of alchemy'). The term reflects the historical connection between alchemy and chemistry, both concerned with the transformation of matter.
Breakdown
French 'chimique' from Medieval Latin 'alchimicus' (alchemia, alchemy + -icus, adjective suffix indicating 'of or relating to'). The root traces back to the practice of attempting to transform and transmute substances.
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📝Examples
“My mom banned all chemical cleaners after I accidentally made a volcano in the kitchen sink.”
“The chemical composition of this energy drink is scarier than a horror movie.”
“Chemical analysis revealed that the water was safe to drink.”
“The pharmaceutical company develops new chemical drugs every year.”
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