26984 words

chemicals

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:

Examples:

The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.
Each year, factories release millions of tons of toxic (= poisonous) chemicals into the atmosphere.
2
relating to chemicals:

Examples:

The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, and rubber.
3
any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:

Examples:

His business manufactured farm chemicals.
4
of, involved with, relating to, or made by using chemicals or chemistry:
5
any basic substance which is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:

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.
6
relating to chemicals:

Examples:

The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, paint, and rubber.

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