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• enPR: kĕm'ĭk-əl IPA ^(key): /ˈkemɪkəl/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• SAMPA: /"kemIk@l/

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Noun

1. (countable & uncountable)Category:Countable nounsCategory:Uncountable nouns A chemical is a basic substance that is used in or produced by mixing elements or other chemicals.

   When you burn plastics, you put dangerous chemicals into the air.

   The chemical industry in China is producing more and more useful paints, glues, and other products.

Adjective

1. (usually before a noun)Category:Attributive modifiers Of or about chemicals.

   This test can detect small changes in the chemical composition of water.