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chemical

[kem-i-kuhl] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with atom and molecule change
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Our bodies are searching for a chemical, emotional solution to the overwhelming sense of anxiety and dread that faces many adults of all ages in today’s world.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Foundayo, meanwhile, contains a synthetic chemical called orforglorpin that is designed to fit into the same receptor as the natural hormone.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Prices for chemicals and chemical products also rose in March, notching the largest increase since February 2021, largely due to higher prices for plastic resins and petrochemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Instead of relying on chemical disinfectants, the surface uses mechanical force to disable the virus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 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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