What is the definition of chemical energy?

Energy liberated by a chemical reaction or absorbed in the formation of a chemical compound. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. read more

The chemical energy stored in plant tissue as sugars, starches and carbohydrates is a potential food source for innumerable kinds of pests and diseases. read more

The chemical energy in food is converted by the body into mechanical energy and heat. The chemical energy in coal is converted into electrical energy at a power plant. The chemical energy in a battery can also supply electrical power by means of electrolysis. read more