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chemical

[kem-i-kuhl] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with atom and molecule change
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Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new way to control how ink dries by adding ultra fine bubbles to ink droplets instead of chemical additives.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

New York’s attorney general sued a group of major chemical and agricultural companies, including 3M and DuPont de Nemours, alleging they deceived consumers about the risks of toxic chemicals in their products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Five refineries, including Shell's largest in Europe, process hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil a day, while a tight cluster of chemical plants feeds factories across the continent.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The decision "marks another milestone in the OPCW's efforts to achieve the complete and verified elimination of all remaining chemical weapons associated with the former Syrian government," said the watchdog's Director-General Fernando Arias.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

And you also have your arm, which is how you’ll collect the chemical and minerals.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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