CHEMICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHEMICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “chemical”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “chemical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Chemical” are: chemic, technological, technical, chemical substance

Chemical as a Noun

Definitions of "Chemical" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chemical” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An addictive drug.
• Material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules.
• A distinct compound or substance, especially one which has been artificially prepared or purified.

Synonyms of "Chemical" as a noun (1 Word)

chemical substance

Material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules.

Usage Examples of "Chemical" as a noun

• Chemical dependency.
• Never mix disinfectant with other chemicals.

Chemical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Chemical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chemical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to or used in chemistry.
• Relating to chemicals.
• Of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes.
• Relating to chemistry, or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.
• Relating to or denoting the use of poison gas or other chemicals as weapons of war.

Synonyms of "Chemical" as an adjective (3 Words)

chemic	Relating to or used in chemistry. Chemical balance.
technical	Of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill. The fall is only a technical correction.
technological	Based in scientific and industrial progress. The quickening pace of technological change.

Usage Examples of "Chemical" as an adjective

• Chemical engineer.
• The chemical composition of the atmosphere.
• Chemical treatments for killing fungi.
• Chemical balance.

Associations of "Chemical" (30 Words)

acetate	A fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. Acetate silk.
acid	Street name for lysergic acid diethylamide. Traces of acid.
alkali	Any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water. Flint is not subject to chemical weathering except by strong alkalis.
alkaline	Having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7. An alkaline soil.
calcium	A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth’s crust; an important component of most plants and animals.
carcinogen	A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
chemistry	The chemical composition and properties of a substance or object. Their chemistry was wrong from the beginning they hated each other.
chloride	Any salt of hydrochloric acid containing the chloride ion. The presence of sulphates chlorides and nitrates.
electrolyte	The ionized or ionizable constituents of a living cell, blood, or other organic matter. The proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health.
ferment	A substance capable of bringing about fermentation. We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content.
hydrogen	A nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe.
intoxicated	Stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol. A noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors.
iodine	A solution of iodine in alcohol used as a mild antiseptic.
ion	A particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons. Hydrogen ions.
leaven	Cause to puff up with a leaven. His sermons benefited from a leavening of humor.
leavening	An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something. Underneath the frills and fuss there s a leavening of serious intent.
lithium	Lithium carbonate or another lithium salt used as a mood stabilizing drug.
metal	Cover with metal. The strange metallic note of the meadow lark suggesting the clash of vibrant blades.
nitric	Of or containing nitrogen with a higher valency, often five. Nitric acid.
potassium	A light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite.
radium	The chemical element of atomic number 88, a rare radioactive metal of the alkaline earth series. It was formerly used as a source of radiation for radiotherapy.
reaction	(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others. The work of these painters was a reaction against Fauvism.
saccharin	A sweet-tasting synthetic compound used in food and drink as a substitute for sugar.
silicate	A salt or ester derived from silicic acid.
sodium	The chemical element of atomic number 11, a soft silver-white reactive metal of the alkali metal group.
sulfuric	Of or relating to or containing sulfur.
toxic	Denoting securities that are based on toxic debt and for which there is not a healthy or functioning market. The dumping of toxic waste.
toxin	A poison of plant or animal origin, especially one produced by or derived from microorganisms and acting as an antigen in the body.
virulence	Extreme hostility. He was clearly pained by the virulence of the attacks.
yeast	A commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey.