chemic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or used in chemistry: Pertaining to the science of chemistry, its processes, or its substances. Often used in a technical or historical context.
Usage
- The word "chemic" is an adjective used to describe something that is of, relating to, or used in the field of chemistry. It is a less common variant of the more standard adjective "chemical." It may appear in older texts, specialized technical contexts, or in certain compound forms.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The ancient manuscript described various chemic processes for transforming metals.
- He studied the chemic properties of the newly synthesized compound.
Advanced Usage
- "Chemic" as a historical or poetic term: The word can sometimes be found in older English, particularly in alchemical contexts, or in literary works to evoke a sense of antiquity or specialized knowledge.
- The chemic arts of the Middle Ages sought to turn lead into gold.
Variants and Related Words
- Chemical (adj): The standard and more frequently used adjective meaning "of or relating to chemistry."
- A chemical reaction.
- Chemist (n): A scientist who specializes in chemistry.
- Chemistry (n): The scientific study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
Synonyms
- Chemical: Of or relating to chemistry.
- Alchemical: Relating to the medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with the transmutation of matter.
Notes
- In modern English, the adjective "chemical" is overwhelmingly preferred. "Chemic" is considered archaic or highly specialized. Its primary contemporary use is in the compound word "alchemic" (or "alchemical"), which relates to alchemy.
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relating to or used in chemistry
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