What does HEMIC mean?

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing half of a specified chemical element or compound.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈhɛmɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhiːmɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "hemic" is derived from the Greek word "hēmi-" which means "half." It is used in chemistry to describe substances that contain only half of a specified chemical element or compound. The word is also used in medical terminology to describe conditions where the blood has a reduced amount of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.

Synonyms: Half, partial, incomplete, fractional

Related Words: Chime, Medic, Chile, Hemic, Clime

Example Sentences:

• The hemic compound was found to have only half the amount of oxygen as the normal compound.
• The patient was diagnosed with hemic anemia, which meant that their blood had a reduced amount of hemoglobin.
• The chemist used a hemic solution in the experiment to test the effects of the chemical on half of the compound.