Definition & Meaning of "chemical"

Chemical

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

chemical

made by a process that involves chemistry

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

Example

The laboratory technician locked away hazardous chemicals in a designated storage area.

A tanker hauler transported liquid chemicals to industrial facilities.

Methanol production involves chemical synthesis from renewable sources.

They transported chemicals in a specially lined tank car.

Overexposure to sunlight can break down certain chemicals in paint.

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