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spray

[sprey] / spreɪ /




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Its lead asset, a nasal spray called BPL-003, is slated to enter Phase 3 trials later this quarter, targeting patients with treatment-resistant depression.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In testing, the artificial saliva spray reduced bacterial activity and slowed tooth demineralization -- the process by which teeth lose calcium and phosphate, making them more vulnerable to cavities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Oil-based substances can include lab-made fragrances, propellants that push spray deodorant out of the can, and stabilizing ingredients that help keep everything mixed evenly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

CS spray is a man-made incapacitating gas - exposure to it causes a burning sensation in the eyes and watering.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

They sat in silence for a bit, the sea throwing spray on them.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook