chemically

Thân thiện

The two substances are chemically different.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner relating to or involving chemistry: Describes an action, process, or property that is connected to the science of chemistry, its principles, or its substances.
   • Using chemicals or chemical processes: Describes an action performed by means of chemical agents or reactions.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The two compounds are chemically identical but have different physical forms.
  • The soil was chemically analyzed to determine its nutrient content.
  • This fabric has been chemically treated to make it waterproof.

Advanced Usage

• "Chemically speaking": Used to introduce a statement from the perspective of chemistry.
  • Chemically speaking, water is a molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
• "Chemically bonded": Describes atoms or ions held together by chemical bonds.
  • The atoms in a diamond are chemically bonded in a strong, rigid structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Chemical (adjective): Of or relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances.
  • A chemical reaction.
• Chemical (noun): A distinct compound or substance produced by or used in a chemical process.
  • Hazardous chemicals.
• Chemist (noun): A scientist who specializes in chemistry.
• Chemistry (noun): The scientific study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.

Synonyms

• By chemical means
• In chemical terms

Notes on Meaning

The adverb chemically specifically modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate a relationship to the field of chemistry or the use of chemical methods. It does not describe emotional or social states. For instance, "chemically dependent" refers to a physiological reliance on a drug, relating to its biochemical interaction with the body.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with respect to chemistry
   • chemically different substances
   • chemically related
2. with chemicals
   • chemically fertilized