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    chemical

    US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

    ・

    UK /ˈkemɪkl/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Basic substance produced by mixing elements
    This chemical can cause severe reactions if it spills on your skin
    adj.AdjectiveMade of various elements
    The chemical in that cleaning liquid is very strong so be careful
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
    She has a degree in chemical.

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    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • We see, uh, there's a chemical imbalance in depression." But I ask you, do you know anyone who's been clinically diagnosed as depressed that they gave a blood test to or some kind of brain test to, to see all this chemical change in their brain?

      We see, uh, there's a chemical imbalance in depression." But I ask you, do you know anyone who's been clinically diagnosed as depressed that they gave a blood test to or some kind of brain test to, to see all this chemical change in their brain?

    • We see there's a chemical imbalance in depression.”

      We see there's a chemical imbalance in depression.”

    B1

    Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat

    24:13Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat
    • and you cook it, it converts the chemical structure of that fat into a very unhealthy one.

      and you cook it, it converts the chemical structure of that fat into a very unhealthy one.

    • the hot stove and you cook it it converts the chemical

      the hot stove and you cook it it converts the chemical

    B1

    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • This happens because caffeine has a chemical structure very similar to that of a substance produced by our own body, adenosine.

      This happens because caffeine has a chemical structure very similar to that of a substance produced by our own body, adenosine.

    • chemical structure very similar to that of a substance produced by our own body: 

      chemical structure very similar to that of a substance produced by our own body: 

    B2

    8 Odd Dog Behaviors That Have Hidden Meanings

    08:108 Odd Dog Behaviors That Have Hidden Meanings
    • And dogs are very interested in our apocrine glands because they release a chemical called pheromones.

      And dogs are very interested in our apocrine glands because they release a chemical called pheromones.

    • because they release a chemical called pheromones.

      because they release a chemical called pheromones.

    B1

    It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +

    07:10It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +
    • Now, you could be experimenting with a new hairstyle or you could be experimenting with a chemical compound,

      Now, you could be experimenting with a new hairstyle or you could be experimenting with a chemical compound,

    • or you could be experimenting with a chemical compound,

      or you could be experimenting with a chemical compound,

    B1

    Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?

    07:24Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?
    • The country is also considered a leading business destination, with world-class financial services, pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors.

      The country is also considered a leading business destination, with world-class financial services, pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors.

    • The country is also considered a leading business destination, with world-class financial services, pharmaceuticals, and chemical sectors.

      The country is also considered a leading business destination, with world-class financial services, pharmaceuticals, and chemical sectors.

    B1

    The Science of BACON!

    03:32The Science of BACON!
    • amino acids have a very unique chemical reaction. This specific reaction releases a medley of

      amino acids have a very unique chemical reaction. This specific reaction releases a medley of

    • amino acids have a very unique chemical reaction. This specific reaction releases a medley of

      amino acids have a very unique chemical reaction. This specific reaction releases a medley of

    B2

    MatSan: Creepy Food Challenge!

    09:22MatSan: Creepy Food Challenge!
    • it's so chemical

      it's so chemical

    • it's so chemical

      it's so chemical

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?

    06:07BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
    • Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

      Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

    • Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

      Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

    B1

    Smoking is Awesome

    11:45Smoking is Awesome
    • Nicotine comes with thousands of different chemical buddies.  

      Nicotine comes with thousands of different chemical buddies.  

    • Nicotine comes with thousands of different chemical buddies.

      Nicotine comes with thousands of different chemical buddies.

    B1