chemicals

n. substances that are made by or used in chemistry.

n. distinct substances produced by or used in a chemical process. Usually plural when referring to a variety of substances.

“You should wear gloves when handling strong chemicals like bleach.”

“The laboratory was equipped to handle volatile chemicals that required precise temperature control to remain stable during the experiment.”

n. the business of making and selling chemical products.

n. the commercial sector involved in the large-scale manufacture of chemical products.

“He spent his whole career working in chemicals.”

“The regional economy relies heavily on chemicals, with several major processing plants located along the river.”

Technical