chemical
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The tank contains methyl methacrylate, a toxic chemical used to make plastic that can cause eye, skin and breathing issues, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
It also removed magnesium, one of the most common contaminants in lithium brines, through a chemical precipitation step that separates the unwanted material.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
But in a region dotted with chemical facilities, refineries and other heavy industries, accidents do happen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
California authorities were bracing Saturday for a leak or explosion that could send toxic vapors into the air after efforts to contain a damaged chemical tank made little headway.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
He washes his own equipment and uniforms after every practice and game, though, and he takes showers that seem like the kind that workers get after there’s a chemical leak at a nuclear power plant.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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Vocabulary lists containing chemical
Matter and Energy 1: Atoms and Molecules
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Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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"Handle with Care"
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