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
1
By means of a chemical reaction or process.
"The water is chemically treated before it reaches homes."
2
In terms of chemistry or its principles.
"The two compounds are chemically very similar."
How to use chemically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something done through, or considered from the standpoint of, chemistry.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more chemically
- Superlative
- most chemically
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Etymology
From chemical plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Rhymes for chemically
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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.
