chemical

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Ethane is combined with high pressure steam at a temperature of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the molecule's chemical bonds and forming ethylene, hydrogen and other gases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Then, in his early 30s, he landed a job at a chemical plant that paid about 15% more plus bonuses, and life felt smoother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

These compounds are key components of Mars' modern chemical environment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Their findings show that specific gut bacteria and chemical compounds, known as metabolites, are closely linked to each disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Repetitive, rhythmic, regular, austere, this was a conveyer belt of a chemical, the nylon of the biochemical world.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee