adv Uncommon

chemically

KEHM-ih-klee

Chemically (adv) means By means of a chemical reaction or process. Example: “The water is chemically treated before it reaches homes.”

adv

By means of a chemical reaction or process.

"The water is chemically treated before it reaches homes."

In terms of chemistry or its principles.

"The two compounds are chemically very similar."

How to use chemically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something done through, or considered from the standpoint of, chemistry.

Word forms

more chemically comparative, more chemically comparative, most chemically superlative, most chemically superlative

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Etymology

From chemical plus the adverb suffix -ly.

Rhymes for chemically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chemically” mean?

The word “chemically” means by means of a chemical reaction or process. In plain terms, describing something done through, or considered from the standpoint of, chemistry.

How do you pronounce “chemically”?

“Chemically” is pronounced KEHM-ih-klee (/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kli/ in IPA).

How do you use “chemically” in a sentence?

Here is “chemically” used in a sentence: “The water is chemically treated before it reaches homes.”

What part of speech is “chemically”?

“Chemically” is an adverb.

Is “chemically” a common word?

“Chemically” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “chemically” have?

“Chemically” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: by means of a chemical reaction or process.