Chemically
/ˈkɛmɪkli/
Definitions
In a way that relates to chemistry or chemicals; by means of chemical action or reaction.
/ˈkɛmɪkli/
By means of chemical processes or substances.
The food was chemically treated to preserve it.
💡 Simply: It means something happened because of chemicals or a chemical process. Like when you mix baking soda and vinegar, that's a chemical reaction, so you could say it fizzed chemically.
👶 For kids: It means something happened because of special mixing stuff!
More Examples
The solution reacted chemically with the metal.
How It's Used
"The reaction was chemically induced."
"The wound was treated chemically to prevent infection."
From "chemical" + "-ly", meaning 'in a manner relating to chemistry or chemicals'.
The word's usage has remained consistent since its formation, primarily used in scientific and technical contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'chem' (chemistry) + 'ically' (in a manner of).