Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
CHEMICALLY
chemically
(adverb) with respect to chemistry; “chemically different substances”; “chemically related”
chemically
(adverb) with chemicals; “chemically fertilized”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adverb
chemically (comparative more chemically, superlative most chemically)
Using a chemical reaction, process, or operation.
According to the principles of chemistry.
Etymology 2
Adjective
chemically (comparative more chemically, superlative most chemically)
(colloquial) Reminiscent of chemicals.
Source: Wiktionary
Chem"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: According to chemical principles; by chemical process or operation.
CHEMIC
Chem"ic, n. Etym: [See Chenistry.]
1. A chemist; an alchemist. [Obs.]
2. (Bleaching)
Definition: A solution of chloride of line.
Chem"ic, a.
Definition: Chemical. Blackw. Mag.
CHEMICAL
Chem"ic*al, a.
Definition: Pertaining to chemistry; characterized or produced by the forces and operations of chemistry; employed in the processes of chemistry; as, chemical changes; chemical comnbinations. Chemical attraction or affinity. See under Attraction.
Chem"ic*al, n.
Definition: A substance used for producing a chemical effect; a reagent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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