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chemicals

noun

Form of chemical , plural of chemical.

Simple meaning

An artificial chemical compound.

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ˈkɛmɪkəlz

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noun

  1. plural of chemical

    An artificial chemical compound.

  2. plural of chemicalchemistrysciences

    Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

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toxic chemicalsorganic chemicalsindustrial chemicalsagricultural chemicalscertain chemicalsinorganic chemicals

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  • chemicaladjectiveBase word

    Relating to or used in chemistry.

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  • chemical industrynounRelated term

    The manufacturers of chemicals considered collectively.

  • chemical plantnounRelated term

    An industrial plant where chemicals are produced.

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