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chemical

[kem-i-kuhl] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with atom and molecule change
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At an earlier stage, officials expressed hope that emergency teams could relieve the pressure issue by slowing the rate of the chemical reactions that were causing the substances to heat up inside the tank.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion is off the table but some 50,000 evacuated residents need to remain in place, fire officials in California said Monday.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The threat of a failing chemical tank in Orange County exploding has been eliminated following an overnight operation, California fire officials say.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A crack in a tank containing a toxic chemical may not sound like a cause for hope, but Elias Picazo, an assistant professor of chemistry at USC, said it might be the best-case scenario.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

A bottle of it is stacked next to the other chemical supplies right in front of me.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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