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chemical

[kem-i-kuhl] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with atom and molecule change
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Shortages of rubber and chemical components have already been reported in Asia, and a prolonged war could affect grain prices when the northern hemisphere has to purchase fertilizers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The company, which last month announced plans to be acquired by German consumer goods and chemical company Henkel, views this new shopping channel as a way to potentially boost sales in the long term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The chemical components used to melt glass are sourced from across India, with some imported from the Middle East, says Mukesh Bansal of the All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The discovery comes from a chemical experiment carried out on another planet for the first time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

It turned out to be the chemical phosphorus, known to light up when it hits the air.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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