chemical

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BrE /ˈkemɪkl/ AmE /ˈkɛmɪkl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 SUBSTANCE [noun] B1

a substance that is made by a chemical process or used in it, especially one that is not naturally produced

químico, sustancia química

  • chemical + noun

Collocations chemical reaction · chemical formula

  • The chemical reaction produced a lot of heat.

    La reacción química produjo mucha calor.

2 PRODUCT [noun] B1

a product that is made from chemicals, such as soap or paint

producto químico

  • chemical + noun

Collocations chemical products · chemical industry

  • The company produces a wide range of chemical products.

    La empresa produce una amplia gama de productos químicos.

1 PROPERTY [adjective] B1

relating to chemistry or chemicals

químico, relativo a la química

  • chemical + noun

Collocations chemical analysis · chemical engineer

  • The chemical properties of the substance were studied.

    Se estudiaron las propiedades químicas del sustancia.

2 PRODUCT [adjective] B1

relating to a product made from chemicals, such as soap or paint

químico (de productos)

  • chemical + noun

Collocations chemical industry · chemical products

  • The factory specializes in chemical production.

    La fábrica se especializa en la producción química.