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deadly chemical

NOUN
carcinogen
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He was tracked down to his home in Kyiv and denied that he sold the deadly chemical, which the BBC is choosing not to name.

From BBC Feb. 29, 2024

Craig Williams, who became the leading voice of the community opposition and later a partner with political leadership and the military, said residents were concerned about potential toxic pollution from burning the deadly chemical agents.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 2023

Though the treatment has only been tested in rodents, some scientists say it could one day prevent lasting brain damage or death in people exposed to these deadly chemical weapons.

From Science Magazine Jan. 2, 2019

“However, just like a law doesn’t mean much if it is not enforced, intentions to finalize a ban on a deadly chemical don’t mean much if that chemical stays on the shelves.”

From Washington Post May 10, 2018

He could not furnish the “proof” we would demand today, but modern research methods have now isolated the deadly chemical in soot and proved the correctness of his perception.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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