substances
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Fermentation is a biological process whereby organisms convert carbohydrates like starch or sugar into substances like alcohol, without using oxygen.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
But it's not just wheat flour, or barley that can fuel fermentation, all sorts of substances are suitable - in biology those fermentation hosts are known as substrates.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that GLP-1 medications were associated with lower risks of developing substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other substances.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The treatment was also associated with reduced levels of proinflammatory molecules, which are substances that can worsen inflammation and contribute to tissue damage.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
For the lab, we have to pour different substances into a big beaker to test for density.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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