chemical engineering

noun

: engineering dealing with the industrial application of chemistry
chemical engineer noun

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Limon was studying geography, environmental science and policy, and Bristy was studying chemical engineering. Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026 Bristy was a doctoral student of chemical engineering at USF. Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Bristy was studying chemical engineering. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Bristy was studying chemical engineering, while Limon was studying geography, environmental science & policy. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chemical engineering

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First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chemical engineering was in 1869

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“Chemical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20engineering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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chemical engineering

noun
: engineering dealing with the use of chemistry in industry
chemical engineer noun

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