chemical · noun C /ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
Word family
Nouns: chemical, chemist, chemistry
Adjectives: chemical
Adverbs: chemically
chemical
B2 a basic substance that is used in chemistry or produced by chemistry
Dictionary examples:
The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.
Each year, factories release millions of tonnes of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere.
Learner example:
There are a lot of chemicals and sewage in the river Dollmitz and the lakes, too. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
chemical · adjective /ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
Word family
Nouns: chemical, chemist, chemistry
Adjectives: chemical
Adverbs: chemically
chemical
B2 relating to chemicals
Dictionary examples:
a chemical reaction
chemical weapons
The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, paint and rubber.
Learner example:
In the latter many chemical reactions may be reproduced to show the students the final compounds generated. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)
