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Substance

/sˈʌbstəns/
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(noun) Physical matter; material.

Salt is a useful substance.
It was an argument of little substance.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist analyzed the mysterious white ____ to see if it contained any dangerous or toxic chemicals.

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