Substance

usgb/ˈsʌbstəns/
noun

A kind of material, solid or liquid.

What kind of substance did you use to clean the floors?
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Often appears as...

  • substance abuse
  • domestic substance
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Physical Properties

Consider describing what a substance looks, feels, or smells like to convey more detail.

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The substance was sticky and black.
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Not Always Visible

Sometimes 'substance' refers to a material you cannot see, like a gas or something dissolved.

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The laboratory test detected a harmful substance in the water.
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