substance
noun
that of which a thing consists; physical matter or material.
substances
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pluralof substance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The ingredients rule would also set up what health officials called a “streamlined” process for companies to tell the FDA about food substances that are already on the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Scientists no longer have to depend entirely on finding naturally occurring substances with useful properties.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
The scheme was "not fit for purpose", she said, measuring too few pollutants too infrequently, and missing nitrogen and other substances scientists have long understood to be driving rivers' decline.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The researchers believe ruptoblasts intensify their normal secretion systems so they can release toxic substances suddenly and violently after encountering activin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
As ground and surface waters are contaminated with pesticides and other chemicals, there is danger that not only poisonous but also cancer-producing substances are being introduced into public water supplies.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
