Chemical energy. Chemical Energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds (atoms and molecules). It is released in a chemical reaction, often producing heat as a by-product (exothermic reaction). Batteries, biomass, petroleum, natural gas, and coal are examples of stored chemical energy.
Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: A character is a person in a narrative work of arts. Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktÃªr, the English word dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749.
sign. 1  the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. 2  one such feature or trait; characteristic. 3  moral or ethical quality:a man of fine, honorable character. 4  qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity:It takes character to face up to a bully. 5  reputation:a stain on one's character. 6  good 7  ... an Linguistics[countable] a symbol used in a system of writing: Chinese characters. ( 2 of a role in a play, film, etc.) having or requiring unusual qualities: played some character parts, mostly as a villain. ( 3 of an actor) acting or specializing in such roles:became a character actor, playing the bad guy in Westerns.