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- Dictionarysubstance/ˈsʌbst(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. a particular kind of matter with uniform properties: "a steel tube coated with a waxy substance" Similar
- 2. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence: "proteins compose much of the actual substance of the body" Similar
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noun. us / ˈsʌb·stəns / substance noun (MATERIAL) Add to word list. [ C ] a material with particular physical characteristics: The pesticide contains a substance that is toxic to insects.
substance. noun. sub· stance ˈsəb-stən (t)s. Synonyms of substance. 1. a. : essential nature : essence. b. : a fundamental or characteristic part or quality. c. Christian Science : god sense 1b. 2. a. : ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations and change. b. : practical importance : meaning, usefulness.
noun. that of which a thing consists; physical matter or material: form and substance. a species of matter of definite chemical composition: a chalky substance. controlled substance. the subject matter of thought, discourse, study, etc. Synonyms: subject, theme. the actual matter of a thing, as opposed to the appearance or shadow; reality.
noun. us / ˈsʌb·stəns / substance noun (MATERIAL) Add to word list. [ C ] a material with particular physical characteristics: The pesticide contains a substance that is toxic to insects.
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists. “DNA is the substance of our genes”. see more. noun. material of a particular kind or constitution. “the immune response recognizes invading substances ”. see more. noun. a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties.
A substance is a solid, powder, liquid, or gas with particular properties. Ethylene glycol is a poisonous substance found in antifreeze. The substance that's causing the problem comes from the barley. Synonyms: material, body, stuff, element More Synonyms of substance. 2. uncountable noun.
1. the tangible matter of which a thing consists. 2. a specific type of matter, esp a homogeneous material with a definite composition. 3. the essence, meaning, etc, of a written or spoken thought. 4. solid or meaningful quality. 5.