chemicals

noun
UK /ˈkemɪklz/
US /ˈkemɪklz/

Substances made by chemistry or found in nature that have specific properties.

The factory uses chemicals to make plastic.

SYNONYMS

substancescompoundsagentsmaterials

RELATED WORDS

chemistryelementsmoleculesreactionslaboratory

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Plural of chemical, referring to a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.

Scientists studied the chemicals in the water sample.

3. Harmful or artificial substances added to food or products.

This juice contains no added chemicals.

4. Chemicals used in industry or manufacturing.

The company supplies industrial chemicals to factories.