chemical
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Officials said on Sunday that the failing pressurized Orange County tank — filled with a toxic chemical and at risk of exploding — had reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum reading on the gauge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
There is a gap between the MMA chemical surface and the tank ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The tank contains a toxic chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which makes acrylic plastics and can cause eye, skin and breathing issues, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Officials have stressed they are working to avoid an explosion and are trying to keep the chemical inside the damaged tank at the aerospace facility as cool as possible.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Nina Slovokhotova, the 586th’s chief of chemical services, watched and waited tensely that night with the rest of the regiment.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing chemical
Matter and Energy 1: Atoms and Molecules
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Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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"Handle with Care"
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