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adj
Of or relating to chemistry.
chemical experiments
the chemical properties of iron
Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.
Of or relating to alchemy.
noun
Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
Hydrogen and sulphur are both chemicals.
An artificial chemical compound.
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.
An addictive drug.