chemical name
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chemical names
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The name of a chemical compound that shows the names of each of its elements or subcompounds. For example, the chemical name of aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid.
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Nereus was previously known by the chemical name tradipitant.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Oil of lemon eucalyptus may also be listed by its chemical name, PMD.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
“Most things you see on a label that you can’t pronounce are typically an emulsifier or preservative, or the chemical name of a specific nutrient,” she says.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
Ibuprofen, the chemical name for Advil, is supposed to be stored at 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2023
However, there are big differences in how effective vitamins with the same chemical name are and the differences hinge on who actually brewed them up.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
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