How to pronounce chemical

Say it like this: /ˈkɛməkəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkɛməkəl/

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What does chemical mean?

adjOf or relating to chemistry.

“chemical experiments”

Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.

Of or relating to alchemy.

nounAny specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

“Hydrogen and sulphur are both chemicals.”

An artificial chemical compound.

“I color my hair with henna, not chemicals.”

An addictive drug.

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