chemical

== English == === Etymology === From New Latin chēmicus +‎ -al. === Pronunciation === enPR: kĕm'ĭk-əl, IPA(key): /ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ Rhymes: -ɛmɪkəl === Adjective === chemical (not comparable) Of or relating to chemistry. Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product. (obsolete) Of or relating to alchemy. ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== Chemistry on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Noun === chemical (plural chemicals) (chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy. (colloquial) An artificial chemical compound. (slang) An addictive drug. ==== Usage notes ==== The noun is frequently used in a slang and more specific non-technical way (2nd and 3rd definition) by the general public. Chemists and those who understand chemistry may gravitate toward the first, but the term "substance" is preferred usage. ==== Translations ==== === Derived terms === === Related terms === alchemical chemist chemistry === See also === molecule reagent === References === === Anagrams === Michalec, alchemic