Químico (en. Chemical)

/ˈki.mi.ko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substance that has a defined composition and a particular molecular structure.

Water is an essential chemical for life.

El agua es un químico esencial para la vida.

Professional who is dedicated to the science of chemistry.

The chemist conducted experiments in the laboratory.

El químico realizó experimentos en el laboratorio.

From the Greek 'chumeia,' which relates to the science that studies the composition of matter.

toxic chemical

Chemical substance that can cause harm to health.

químico tóxico

chemical reaction

Process in which one or more substances are transformed into other substances.

reacción química

industrial chemical

Professional who applies principles of chemistry in industry.

químico industrial

chemistry

Science that studies the composition, structure, and properties of matter.

química

analytical chemist

Specialist in chemical substance analysis techniques.

químico analítico

pharmaceutical chemist

Professional who develops and controls medications.

químico farmacéutico

Refers to a chemical product that has recreational effects.

That new chemical has started to become popular among young people.

Ese nuevo químico ha comenzado a ser popular entre los jóvenes.

Term used to refer to someone who is very involved with science.

That person is a true chemist; they always talk about formulas.

Esa persona es un verdadero químico, siempre habla de fórmulas.