Chemical (Joseph Arthur song)
WordNet
adjective
(1) Relating to or used in chemistry
"Chemical engineer"
"Chemical balance"
(2) Of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
"Chemical fertilizer"
noun
(3) Produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Any specific chemical element or compound.
- An artificial chemical.
- I color my hair with henna, not chemicals.
- An addictive drug.
Usage notes
- The noun is only ever used in a non-technical way, by the general public rather than by chemists.