substance#1 (n)

n00020090

type n
lex_filenum 03
def a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
examples shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
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Hypernym matter
Hyponym food, nutrient; nutrient; philosopher's stone, philosophers' stone, elixir; allergen; assay; pyrogen, pyrectic; pyrogen; hydrocolloid; adulterant, adulterator; propellant, propellent; denaturant; inhibitor; ferment; agent; carcinogen; digestive; fomentation; fuel; lubricant, lubricator, lubricating substance, lube; humectant; inoculant, inoculum; jelly; leaven, leavening; refrigerant; lysin; poison, toxicant, poisonous substance; chemical irritant; antigen; ligand; metabolite; vehicle
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Hyponym matter
Hypernym food, nutrient; nutrient; philosopher's stone, philosophers' stone, elixir; allergen; assay; pyrogen, pyrectic; pyrogen; hydrocolloid; adulterant, adulterator; propellant, propellent; denaturant; inhibitor; ferment; agent; carcinogen; digestive; fomentation; fuel; lubricant, lubricator, lubricating substance, lube; humectant; inoculant, inoculum; jelly; leaven, leavening; refrigerant; lysin; poison, toxicant, poisonous substance; chemical irritant; antigen; ligand; metabolite; vehicle

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