Word
chemically
Phoneticschem·i·cal·ly
US/ˈkɛməkɫi/
UK/kˈɛmɪkli/
Adverb of manner Chemistry
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to chemistry or the use of chemicals. You use this to describe how substances react with each other or how a product is made.
adv. in a manner relating to chemistry or the properties and reactions of substances. Often used to describe processes of synthesis, alteration, or composition.
Examples
“The water is chemically treated to make it safe.”
“The two substances are chemically identical even though they come from different natural sources.”
“Researchers found that the soil had been chemically altered by years of industrial runoff, making it impossible for native plants to thrive without significant remediation.”
Examples
simple
“The water is chemically treated to make it safe.”
contextual
“The two substances are chemically identical even though they come from different natural sources.”
complex
“Researchers found that the soil had been chemically altered by years of industrial runoff, making it impossible for native plants to thrive without significant remediation.”
Usage
Typically placed before a past participle or adjective to modify the method of a process.
Real-World Examples
“The rock must be mined, crushed and extracted chemically.” “We typically accept that we need to chemically alter sugars to get them inside the cells to do their function.” “Three ways water systems can become chemically unsafe when fires burn nearby.” Etymology
From chemical + -ly.
From chemical + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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