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chemical

[kem-i-kuhl] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with atom and molecule change
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"Our study has revealed for the first time that bacteria supplied with glycerol as a carbon source can convert toxic uranium dissolved in water into a stable chemical compound," says Krawczyk-Bärsch.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Compared with chemical dependencies, which have been well understood since before the first DSM was compiled in 1952, the framework for describing so-called behavioral addictions is extremely new, he and others said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

He won two Nobel prizes and transformed our understanding of chemical bonds and the structure of proteins.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

The German chemical company also posted a slightly higher on-year free cash flow for the second quarter despite a more inflationary environment, which is encouraging, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Even worse, though, a chemical reaction that was occurring in the high heat of the reactor core was producing highly flammable hydrogen gas.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Endogenous opioids are naturally produced chemicals that act on some of the same biological systems targeted by opioid pain medications, helping the body regulate pain without an external drug.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

The U.S., though, allows certain chemicals as long as they are used at levels that haven’t been proven to cause harm, Curl said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Silver Spring resident April Chunko, 44, wary of harsh chemicals as the mother of a toddler, told AFP she "jumped on board immediately."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

She added that pet owners deserved "accurate, evidence-based guidance on the need for, and risks of, the existing and new chemicals which are being prescribed".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

She worried that all the chemicals in the fire retardant couldn’t be good for him, but at least it had protected him a little.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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