main ingredient

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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

It’s a different medicine than tirzepatide, the main ingredient in Lilly’s GLP-1 injections: Zepbound and Mounjaro.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Perhaps best known as the main ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp herbicide, glyphosate is one of the most commonly used methods of handling weeds on farms and elsewhere.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Two Iranian ships have been sailing from China with tons of sodium perchlorate, a main ingredient for producing solid propellant for ballistic missiles, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Because ammonium nitrate, the main ingredient in many explosives, happens to be an excellent source of nitrogen.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan