ingredient

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Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may offer new hope for people living with Leigh syndrome, a rare and severe childhood disorder.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The cost of crude oil, a vital ingredient in gas and diesel, has surged as a result.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Gulf's ample supplies of natural gas, a key ingredient in artificial fertilisers, have made the region a major manufacturer.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s the kind of ingredient that makes the whole dairy-free thing feel less like a workaround and more like an upgrade.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

ALBUS: Pearl dust is a relatively rare ingredient, isn’t it?

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling