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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These bonds are present in many naturally occurring substances as well as in various biodegradable polyesters.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Authorities are investigating a series of letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional and election offices in several states, US media reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Federal authorities say they are investigating "potentially hazardous" letters containing "suspicious substances" that have been sent to congressional and state election offices around the US.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Over time, they can accumulate and release substances that trigger inflammation and disrupt the normal activity of surrounding cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Before they returned to the village, the old man went to a number of secret places which he knew and collected roots and other substances that he would need for his work.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
