chemical
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By late Monday, firefighters were still concerned the heat released by the chemical could still lead to a “less forceful explosion,” Huang said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
At an earlier stage, officials expressed hope that emergency teams could relieve the pressure issue by slowing the rate of the chemical reactions that were causing the substances to heat up inside the tank.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion is off the table but some 50,000 evacuated residents need to remain in place, fire officials in California said Monday.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Here’s what to know about the possible chemical leak:
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
After the wind died down, a chemical gas was pumped in through a hose from a metal tank loaded on the bed of a large truck.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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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