English Adjectives Related to "Chemistry"

cellular

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relating to or consisting of cells, the basic structural units of living organisms or systems

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The human body is made up of trillions of cellular units, each performing specific functions.

Microscopes allow scientists to observe cellular structures in detail.

molecular

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consisting of or relating to molecules, which are groups of atoms bonded together

chemical

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concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

radioactive

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containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

nonradioactive

elemental

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relating to the basic building blocks of matter, known as chemical elements

oxidative

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referring to processes or reactions involving the addition of oxygen or the loss of electrons from a substance

acidic

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referring to substances or solutions that have a pH value lower than 7, indicating a higher concentration of hydrogen ions and often a sour taste

alkaline

basic

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having the characteristics of a base, such as a pH above 7, the ability to neutralize acids, or the presence of hydroxide ions

catalytic

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referring to substances or processes that facilitate or speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process

opioid

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related to pain-relieving medications derived from opium or synthetic alternatives

atomic

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related to atoms, the smallest units of matter, including their structure, properties, and interactions

subatomic

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relating to particles or forces that exist within atoms, including particles smaller than atoms themselves or the interactions between these particles

thermal

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related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat

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biochemical

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referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms

aliphatic

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referring to organic compounds with straight or branched carbon chains, not cyclic or aromatic structures

isomeric

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relating to molecules or compounds that have the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms

nuclear

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relating to or involving the central part of an atom, called the nucleus

arsenic

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relating to or involving the chemical element arsenic, known for its toxic properties

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