[mɛtəˈkɛmɪk]

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or resulting from the influence of two or more chemical substances on each other, especially in relation to their solubility.

“The metachemic properties of the compound made it difficult to study its behavior in solution.”

2. noun

A chemical substance that exhibits metachemism, especially in relation to its solubility.

“The metachemic was found to have a unique solubility profile in different solvents.”