How to Use chemical in a Sentence

chemical

1 of 2 adjective
  • They studied the compound's chemical structure.
  • Move away from any clouds of chemical agents; seek higher ground.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The jail said the chemical agent (which was thought to be smoke bombs or tear gas) was pepper spray.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
  • These chemical additives can build up residue in the fibers over time.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
  • For some, chemical grout cleaners may be the best option.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
  • What types of acids are found in chemical exfoliants?
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
  • These are chemical packets that react to air and provide warmth for a few hours.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
  • You might be tempted to use chemical drain cleaners for their quick fix, but be cautious.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • We’re also warned by the brand that the use of chemical cleaners is not advised.
    — Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
  • That should be welcome news to people who've been put off by chemical sunscreens in the past.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 June 2026
  • There are both chemical and natural fungicides that can be used.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 May 2023
  • Stay away from chemical cleaners.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • After a chemical paint stripper killed their kids, parents fought back.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 16 May 2023
  • Don't use chemical snow or ice-melting products that contain salts.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The upcycling process has two chemical steps.
    — ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
  • Rather than smashing the battery, the method turns to chemical washing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
  • That your supply is so depleted of just serotonin, dopamine and a lot of that is just chemical.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • There were no clear signs of structural or chemical degradation in the atom-thin layer.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The other two tanks have either been neutralized with a chemical agent or aren’t at risk.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
  • It is applied in a cream and can protect the skin from the sun and heal chemical burns, according to the team.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The product does have a slightly chemical-y smell, which may be offputting for some people.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2022
  • After a chemical bath, the release prints are dried in a glass enclosure.
    — Will Croxton, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • For nine months, the rover studied the structure and chemical makeup of four sand dunes around its landing site.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2023
  • The chemical bonds in your hair also contribute to your curl pattern.
    — Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Hormones are chemical messengers that tell different parts of your body what to do and when to do it.
    — Rachel Reiff Ellis, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, using an onion to clean a grill can be a safer alternative to chemical cleaners.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 July 2023
  • Using a thick cream that contains chemical exfoliants can do both.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 18 July 2023
  • Once the daily stressor is gone your body goes into a form of chemical withdrawal.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The chemical agent itself can be solid or liquid, but the principle is the same.
    — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025

chemical

2 of 2 noun
  • All are grown on the farm without chemicals and picked when ripe.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • These chemicals don’t stay put.
    — ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The signals then reveal what chemical is present and how much of it there is.
    — Bohong Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
  • What the insect has learned matters just as much as what the chemical does.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • All that was needed was to ensure the ground was cleared of petrol and chemicals.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Let the cleaning products sit for a while and let their chemicals have time to work.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Cold seeps are areas where methane and chemicals leak from the seafloor.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The boyfriend claimed that during the bath with just water there was a strong chemical smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Whether its chemicals or trends, the market is eager for new ideas.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The water was cold and chemical, the sky was enormous.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • Dopamine is not a modern chemical.
    — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • There’s nothing chemical done to it.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • It has been labelled the brain’s chemical of pleasure.
    — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • Philips has said the new foam is safe and does not emit chemicals at dangerous levels.
    — Haajrah Gilani, ProPublica, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The chemical could be used to make sunscreen safer and greener in the future.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
  • These are just some of the many harmful chemicals and toxins that are present in vape products.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • These chemicals now flood the modern drug market.
    — Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The law kept this chemical out of new plastics, paints and other products.
    — Gerald Markowitz, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The upper lip stores two chemicals that when combined, create a bright blue burst.
    — Elizabeth Anne Brown, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Abrasives can scratch or dull the glaze, and harsh chemicals can strip and discolor the grout.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The fluffy ice cream has a chemical aftertaste, and there isn’t even a hint of vanilla in the mix.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • The chemical spilled onto the nearby soil and into the creek.
    — Usa Today Network, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2023
  • Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • This method can help avoid soapy chemicals that can leave behind dust and pollen-attracting residue.
    — Shelby Deering, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • The chemical is sometimes added to alcoholic drinks to cut costs.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Staff told police that a group of men had left a room and that the room was filled with smoke and emitting a strong chemical odor.
    — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Cleaning chemicals were found stored above flour and above the dishwasher.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The sites with the highest concentrations of the chemical are marked in deep red on the map.
    — Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • While zappers don’t use chemicals, electric shock might be a concern.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The building had to be demolished because of the chemicals used to fight the fire.
    — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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