/ˈkimiko/
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Translation
chemical
Word origin
From alquimia ('alchemy'), from Arabic al-kimiya, from Late Greek khemeia, the art of transmuting metals. The initial Arabic article al- was later dropped to form the modern term.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Root
- al-kimiya
- English cognates
- chemistry, alchemy
Grammar
Femininequimica
Masc pluralquimicos
Fem pluralquimicas
Examples
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The laboratory analyses the chemical composition of the water.
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This plant uses a chemical process to grow.
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Chemical products must be stored carefully.
produjo .
The chemical reaction produced a lot of heat.
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I prefer to clean without using chemical substances.
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