- plural of substance.
substances
Example Sentences
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Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
These plant derived substances can act as antioxidants and can also interact with gut microbes, potentially influencing metabolism and other biological processes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
The changing nature of the supply also creates challenges for lawmakers who are in a race to identify and ban dangerous new substances before they can spread legally and cause havoc.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
They supported Selman Waksman, a Rutgers biochemist whose lab screened soil for antimicrobial substances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Pascal and Boyle both ‘won’ this argument in so far as they succeeded in casting doubt on the legitimacy of appealing to substances whose existence might be theoretically convenient but could not be demonstrated experimentally.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
