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 changing nature of the supply also creates challenges for lawmakers who are in a race to identify and ban dangerous new substances before they can spread legally and cause havoc.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
They supported Selman Waksman, a Rutgers biochemist whose lab screened soil for antimicrobial substances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
During the public meeting, the jaded panel members admitted several times that the science supporting the compounded substances was inadequate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
According to a new Consumer Reports investigation, there are apparently a range of dangerous substances in a range of popular packaged items.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
Diamonds are one of the toughest substances on earth, and one of the most coveted.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
