"superchemical" meaning in English

See superchemical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more superchemical [comparative], most superchemical [superlative]
Etymology: super- + chemical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|chemical}} super- + chemical Head templates: {{en-adj}} superchemical (comparative more superchemical, superlative most superchemical)
  1. Above or beyond chemistry; not explainable by chemical laws.
    Sense id: en-superchemical-en-adj-GyAVEDXz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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