chemical element
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Tungsten is a chemical element that is used in tank armor, weapons and engine components because of its high strength and heat resistance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Cadmium is a chemical element naturally found in the ground at low levels, particularly in limestone-rich areas.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
One shipment tested positive for Cesium-137, the radioactive form of the chemical element Cesium.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
A California City council member is facing federal charges for allegedly arranging to have an SUV filled with the chemical element mercury moved without proper precautions.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
“He said that he wasn’t surprised, and when I asked him why, he said, ‘Well, now, you know molybdenum is a chemical element.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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