chemical

Definitions

1. Of or relating to chemistry
2. Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
3. Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product
4. An artificial chemical compound.
   colloquial
5. An addictive drug.
   slang
6. Of or relating to alchemy
7. Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy
8. An artificial chemical compound

Equivalents

Examples

“Hydrogen and sulphur are both chemicals.”

“I color my hair with henna, not chemicals.”

“CSPI says the Trump Administration could take⟳ steps to protect⟳ consumers from each of these chemicals and support⟳ FDA’s broader post-market assessment efforts. It could ensure that FDA sets health-protective limits on heavy metals, like⟳ lead⟳, arsenic, and cadmium, in foods consumed by children.”

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