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Ici is a word in the French language meaning “here.” It functions as an adverb and is used to indicate location or to draw attention to the present place. It is often contrasted with là, meaning “there.” Etymology traces back to Old French and ultimately to Latin hic, meaning “this place” or “here.” In everyday French, ici appears in phrases such as “viens ici” (come here) and “ici même” (here itself).

ICI, the acronym for Imperial Chemical Industries, was a British multinational chemical company formed in 1926 by the merger of Brunner Mond, Nobel Industries, and British Dyestuffs. For much of the 20th century, ICI was one of the world’s leading chemical producers, with operations spanning basic chemicals, polymers, paints, and consumer products. Its paint division produced the Dulux brand, and it played a major role in UK industry and international markets.

In 2008, the company was acquired by the Dutch firm AkzoNobel; the ICI name was gradually phased out, and the business units were integrated into AkzoNobel’s global operations.

As an acronym, ICI can refer to other entities; depending on context, it may denote organizations, councils, or initiatives.