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The label warned us not to touch the chemical.
What does Chemical mean?
A chemical is a substance studied or used in science.
Dictionary definition
a substance used in or made by a process in science, nature, or industry; as an adjective, related to chemistry.
Example sentences
Chemical in a sentence
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The science class learned how chemicals can change when mixed.
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A chemical reaction caused the liquid to bubble and change color.
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What does chemical mean?
A chemical is a substance involved in science, nature, or industry.
Practice 2
Which word is related to chemical?
Chemicals can take part in reactions.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses chemical correctly?
A chemical can change during a science experiment.
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Chemical
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WordChemical.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningChemical means A chemical is a substance studied or used in science.
ExampleExample: The label warned us not to touch the chemical.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kem · ih · kul
- Strongest beat
- kem
- Ending
- kul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kem.
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Synonyms
Words like Chemical
Antonyms
Opposite words
natural objectAn object like a rock or leaf, not usually described as a chemical product.
plain waterA simple everyday substance, though water is also chemical matter in science.
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Word family
Chemical word family
Base word
chemical
noun
chemical
A substance used in or studied by science.
noun
chemicals
More than one chemical.
noun
chemistry
The science that studies substances and reactions.
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Hint for students
A chemical is a substance studied or used in science.
Common mix-up
Chemical is not the same as natural object. Chemical means a chemical is a substance studied or used in science.
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Read this model sentence: The science class learned how chemicals can change when mixed. Clue words: science, class, learned. Underline clue words that show why chemical fits instead of natural object. Now write one new sentence that shows chemical without using the word chemical. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show chemical?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The science class learned how chemicals can change when mixed." Why does chemical fit better than natural object?
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