NYT Dictionary

CHEMICAL

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/
AdjectiveNounCHEM-i-calchem-i-cal · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to chemistry.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From New Latin chēmicus + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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