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chemical

[/ˈkɛmɪkəl/]
adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: chemicals (noun)
químico/química
1. relating to chemistry or substances produced by chemical processes
The chemical reaction produced heat and light.
A reação química produziu calor e luz.
2. a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
The factory produces industrial chemicals.
A fábrica produz produtos químicos industriais.
3. involving chemical weapons or toxic substances
Chemical warfare is prohibited by international law.
A guerra química é proibida pela lei internacional.
Synonyms
substancecompoundelementreagent
Antonyms
naturalorganic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
químico/química
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
químico/química
standard usage
Portugal
químico/química
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

chemical imbalance - desequilíbrio químico
chemical engineering - engenharia química
chemical compound - composto químico
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