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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