chemical
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The chemical is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans, and can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms with exposure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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
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
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 chemical came in two forms—DNA and RNA, molecular cousins.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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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