properties
Americannoun
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When sliced, each irregular disk holds triterpenoids and p-couramic acid — panacea to reduce inflammation, with potential anti-cancer properties.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
"This was not casual flake production, but a technology that required planning, precision, and a deep understanding of stone properties and fracture mechanics," says Zhao.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
The company said it will maintain its focus on squeezing more profit from the many famous toys and other intellectual properties it controls.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
While Turner’s primary aim was conservation, many of his properties turned out to be good investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"The properties of one flower could cancel the properties of the other."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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