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colorless

[kuhl-er-lis] / ˈkʌl ər lɪs /




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The noble gas—completely colorless, odorless, and tasteless—is used in rocket propulsion.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

The colorless gas can harm the respiratory system of sensitive individuals, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

PCE is a man-made, colorless liquid widely used to remove grease in industrial and household settings, including dry cleaning.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2025

Where the aged tree’s limbs once exploded into violet, singed branches crisscrossed in colorless sterility like an unfinished painting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025

It was snowing when we arrived—Enrique kept complaining that the snow was going to mess up his beloved Adidas sneakers—and everything was so colorless and barren that it looked like the moon.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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