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ingredient

[in-gree-dee-uhnt] / ɪnˈgri di ənt /


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The pill’s active ingredient, orforglipron, is primarily metabolized by the liver.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Durnell, a case centered on whether individuals can sue the pesticide manufacturer over claims that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the popular weed killer Roundup, causes cancer.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

This reflected portfolio changes, a poor season for sales of cough-and-cold products in Europe, and a hit from lower prices for a key penicillin ingredient, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The discovery could be especially useful for enhancing GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, which are widely used to treat diabetes and obesity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

When she was done grinding the unusual ingredient, she spooned its fine white particles into a miniature sieve and dusted the top of four freshly baked pies with it.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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