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chelonian
adjectivenounC2
/kɪˈləʊnɪən/A reptile of the order Chelonia, which includes turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.
chelp
verbRegional / Dialectal
/tʃɛlp/To speak in a cheeky, impertinent, or insolent manner; to talk back rudely.
chelsea
nounC1 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced due to proper noun status and cultural references)
/ˈtʃɛlsi/A proper noun primarily referring to a prestigious district in West London, England, known for its history, affluence, and cultural landmarks.
chelsea bun
nounLow
/ˌtʃel.si ˈbʌn/A sweet, sticky bun made from yeast dough with currants or raisins, coiled into a spiral shape, and glazed with sugar syrup.
chelsea tractor
nounC1-C2
/ˌtʃɛlsi ˈtræktə(r)/A derogatory nickname for a large, expensive, four-wheel-drive luxury SUV, especially one used for city driving and school runs.
cheltenham
nounB2
/ˈtʃɛltnəm/A town in Gloucestershire, England.
chelyabinsk
nounC2
/ˌtʃɛlɪəˈbɪnsk/A city and administrative center in Russia, located in the Ural Mountains region.
chelyuskin
nounVery low
/tʃɛlˈjʊskɪn/The name of a Soviet steamship that became famous for its polar expedition and subsequent sinking in the Chukchi Sea in 1934.
chemautotroph
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Highly Specialized
/ˌkiːməʊˈɔːtətrəʊf/An organism that obtains energy by oxidizing inorganic chemical compounds (e.g., hydrogen sulfide, ammonia) and uses this energy to synthesize organic molecules from carbon dioxide.
chemical
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkemɪk(ə)l/A substance produced by or used in a chemical process, having a specific molecular composition.
chemical bond
nounC1+
/ˌkemɪkəl ˈbɒnd/A strong, lasting force of attraction that holds atoms together in a molecule or crystal.
chemical castration
nounC1
/ˌkem.ɪ.kəl kæˈstreɪ.ʃən/A medical treatment that uses drugs to suppress male sex hormones, particularly testosterone, to drastically reduce libido and sexual function.
chemical change
nounB2
/ˈkɛmɪkəl tʃeɪndʒ/A process in which one or more substances are transformed into different substances with new chemical properties, involving the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.
chemical dependency
nounC1
/ˌkem.ɪ.kəl dɪˈpen.dən.si/A physical and/or psychological need for a psychoactive substance, such that normal functioning is impaired without it.
chemical engineering
nounB2
/ˈkemɪkəl ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of industrial processes that involve physical and chemical changes to materials.
chemical equation
nounMedium
/ˈkemɪkəl ɪˈkweɪʒən/A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, showing the reactants and products with their relative quantities.
chemical fingerprint
nounC2
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/A unique pattern or profile of chemical components that identifies a specific substance, material, or sample.
chemical machining
nounC1/C2
/ˈkɛmɪkəl məˈʃiːnɪŋ/A subtractive manufacturing process that uses controlled chemical reactions to selectively remove material from a workpiece.
chemical peel
nounC1/C2
/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl piːl/A cosmetic treatment where a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove its outer layers, aiming to improve its texture and appearance.
chemical peeling
nounC1
/ˈkɛmɪk(ə)l ˈpiːlɪŋ/A cosmetic procedure where a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove its outer layers, improving its appearance.

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