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 finding suggests that the system may be able to travel through blood without prematurely generating harmful substances, although further studies will be needed to establish its safety in living organisms.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The discovery could help overcome a major obstacle in materials science and open new possibilities for creating substances with precisely engineered properties.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Their goal was to find substances capable of stimulating neuronal activity, an early indication that a peptide might influence important brain processes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Their investigation uncovered a previously unknown sequence of biochemical signals that helps coordinate the liver's ability to remove substances from the bloodstream.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Instead of toxic pesticides, crops are sprayed with natural substances, like BT, a pesticide made from a common soil bacteria.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
