chemicals

/ˈkɛmɪkəlz/

nounchem · i · cals

Think: CHEM + I + CALS — “CHEM” class uses “I” (me) to measure “CALs” (calories) in reactions: CHEM-I-CALS.

Yes, it's chemicals. Start with the root “chem-” (like chemistry) and remember the plural ends with “-cals” (not “-cles” or “-cials”).

Definitions

  1. nounSubstances used in or produced by chemical processes, especially those used in science, industry, or everyday products.
  2. nounSubstances (natural or man-made) with a particular composition, such as those found in cleaning products, medicines, or the environment.

Examples

  • “The lab stored its chemicals in labeled bottles on a locked shelf.”
  • “Some cleaning chemicals can irritate your skin, so wear gloves.”
  • “Plants make their own chemicals to help protect themselves from insects.”

Synonyms

substancescompoundsmaterialsagentsreagents

Translations

ES químicosPT produtos químicosFR produits chimiques

Common misspellings

chemcalschemicleschemikalschemicaleschemicallschemmicalschemicialschemicels

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