kemiallisena

Kemiallisena is a Finnish word formed as the translative case of the adjective kemiallinen, meaning “as a chemical” or “in the capacity of a chemical.” It is used to describe the role, state, or function of something when it is treated or considered in a chemical sense, often in technical, scientific, or formal contexts. It is not an adverb; for conveying the adverbial meaning “chemically,” Finnish typically uses kemiallisesti.

In usage, kemiallisena adjectives usually precede the noun or are used with a noun in the translative case to indicate role or function. Examples include kemiallisena reagenssina (as a chemical reagent) or kemiallisena neuvonantajana (as a chemical advisor). The form allows precise phrasing when discussing substances, processes, or responsibilities that are defined by chemical characteristics rather than other properties.

Etymology and related forms: kemiallisena derives from kemiallinen, which comes from kemia (chemistry) plus the Finnish adjectival suffix -llinen, with -na as the translative suffix. Related forms include kemiallinen (adjective), kemiallisesti (adverb meaning “chemically”), and kemia (chemistry).

See also: kemia, kemiallinen, kemiallisesti, translative case in Finnish grammar. Kemiallisena is primarily a stylistic and formal tool in Finnish to specify that something is to be considered or used in a chemical capacity, rather than a general descriptor.