chemical

simple noun28 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

Synonym for poisonous, often used in scientific or regulatory contexts.

A chemical that poses a risk to safety or health.

A chemical officially classified as being a potential source of danger.

A chemical that can cause damage to living organisms or the environment.

Chemicals used in manufacturing and industrial processes.

A chemical capable of causing illness or death if taken into the body.

Chemicals used in farming, such as pesticides or fertilizers.

Chemicals used for cleaning or other purposes in the home.

A chemical that evaporates easily at normal temperatures.

A chemical compound that contains carbon-hydrogen bonds.

A chemical present in the environment, often as a pollutant.

A chemical that is man-made or produced artificially.

A chemical that does not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

To apply or employ a chemical for a specific purpose (e.g., farming, cleaning).

Used when a product or substance has a chemical as one of its ingredients.

To come into contact with a chemical, often in a way that is harmful.

To make or create a chemical, either naturally or artificially.

To allow a chemical to escape into the air, water, or soil.

To produce a chemical on a large scale in a factory.

To dispose of chemicals improperly or illegally.

A weapon that uses toxic chemicals to kill or harm people.

The sector of the economy that produces industrial chemicals.

Similar to factory, often refers to a large industrial site for chemical production.

A large building where chemicals are manufactured.

A company that manufactures or sells chemicals.

The process or business of making chemicals.

The commercial activity of producing or selling chemicals.

A place where industrial processes happen, especially for chemicals. More common in British English.