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Physically vs Chemically - What's the difference?

physically | chemically |

As adverbs the difference between physically and chemically

is that physically is in a physical manner while chemically is using a chemical reaction, process or operation.

physically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a physical manner.
  • According to the laws of physics.
  • Using physical force.
  • (obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.
    • He that lives physically must live miserably. — Cheyne.

    chemically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Using a chemical reaction, process or operation.
  • According to the principles of chemistry.