French word

chimiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃimikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbchemically

Example

Ce produit est chimiquement dangereux.

This product is chemically dangerous.

Illustration for chimiquement (chemically)

More examples

Je préfère les légumes non traités chimiquement.

I prefer vegetables that are not chemically treated.

Core concept

A lens focused on composition, reactions, and their resulting effects.

Common phrases

  • traité chimiquement

    chemically treated

  • non traité chimiquement

    not chemically treated

  • chimiquement modifié

    chemically modified

Similar words

naturellement: In a natural way or in an unchanged natural state.
artificiellement: By artificial methods or through artificial processing.
scientifiquement: Based on scientific experiments or evidence.
dangereusement: In a way that may cause danger or harm.

Definition in French

D'une façon qui concerne les phénomènes chimiques et leurs effets.

Word origin

French formed chimiquement by adding the adverbial suffix -ment to chimique, a word related to chimie, from medieval Latin chimia and Greek khemeia.

Usage tips

  • Chimiquement can follow a verb, as in réagir chimiquement, or modify an adjective, as in chimiquement dangereux.

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