chemical
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Sulfuric acid is the most consumed chemical on the planet, produced by smelting and refining nonferrous metals, such as copper and nickel, or by burning sulfur, a byproduct of oil-and-gas processing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
"Low-impact strategies like this one will become an attractive option in many cases. Furthermore, the chemical may stay active in the wood for some time, potentially providing protection from future infestations," Choe said.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
"We're looking at whether chemical signals from endometriosis cells can essentially 'support' cancer cells," Jex added.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Roughly 700 bacterial species live there, and many exchange chemical messages through a process called quorum sensing.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
A gene, whatever it was, was capable of motion, transmission, and of energy-induced change—properties generally associated with chemical matter.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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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