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“chemical” in German

German

AlsoChemikalie

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈçeːmɪʃ/

Example

Die chemische Substanz ist gefährlich.

The chemical substance is dangerous.

Illustration for chemisch (chemical)

How to say “chemical” in German

“Chemical” in German is chemisch.

A substance or process viewed through its molecular makeup and reactions.

Full entry for chemisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chemisch

Ich vermeide chemische Produkte bei meiner Hautpflege.

I avoid chemical products when caring for my skin.

Tips for using chemisch

  • Chemisch is lowercase as an adjective and also serves as the adverb, while Chemie is the capitalized noun.

Other German words for “chemical”

Wir müssen alte Chemikalien richtig entsorgen.

We must dispose of old chemicals properly.

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