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Benzine is a clear, colorless liquid obtained in refining petroleum. See more »
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Bicarbonate of soda
Bicarbonate, by KAHR buh niht, of soda, also known as baking soda and sodium bicarbonate, is a stomach alkalizer and soothes skin irritations.
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Biomass, BY oh mas, is any organic material that can be converted into energy or into a source of energy.
See more »Carborundum
Carborundum, kahr buh RUHN duhm (chemical formula, SiC), is a trade name for silicon carbide, an abrasive.
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Chloroform is a dense, colorless liquid that is used as a solvent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides.
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Citric, SIHT rihk, acid is a common organic acid that gives lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits their sour taste.
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Dextrose, DEHKS trohs, is the name used in industry for pure, crystalline glucose sugar.
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Ether, in chemistry, is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a strong, sweet smell.
See more »Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is probably most familiar as the active ingredient in the solution used to preserve insects and other biological specimens.
See more »Lactic acid
Lactic, LAK tihk, acid is the common organic acid found in milk and other dairy foods that have turned "sour." It also occurs in sauerkraut, pickles, and beer.
See more »Litmus
Litmus is a substance that is commonly used in chemistry to indicate whether a solution is an acid or a base.
See more »Menthol
Menthol, MEHN thol, is a soft, white substance with a mint odor and a fresh, cool taste.
See more »Methane
Methane, METH ayn, is an important industrial compound that makes up a large part of natural gas.
See more »Mycotoxin
Mycotoxin, my kuh TOK suhn, is any one of a number of poisonous chemicals produced by fungi.
See more »Oxalic acid
Oxalic acid, ok SAL ihk, is a strong organic acid found in many vegetables and other plants.
See more »Phenolphthalein
Phenolphthalein, fee nohl THAL een, is a chemical compound used as an indicator of alkalinity or acidity, and as a laxative.
See more »Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
Polychlorinated biphenyl, pol ee KLAWR uh nay tihd by FEHN uhl, (PCB) is any of a group of synthetic compounds formed by substituting atoms of chlorine for atoms of hydrogen in a compound called biphenyl.
See more »Prussic acid
Prussic acid, also known as hydrocyanic acid, is called prussic acid because it was first obtained from Prussian blue (see Prussian blue).
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