chemical agent

collocation in English

meaningsofchemicalandagent

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chemical
adjective
uk
/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
relating ...
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agent
noun[C]
uk
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/us
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
a person who acts for or ...
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(Definition ofchemicalandagentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They argued that germs were a peculiar sort ofchemicalagentthat played the role of independent biochemical agents in processes of fermentation and putrefaction.
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Another type ofchemicalagentis that which incapacitates its victims.
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In addition, oldchemicalagent, dating back to the two world wars, is discovered from time to time around the country.
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The report aims to improve preparedness and response to biological andchemicalagentattacks.
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These are:chemicalagentmonitor; improvedchemicalagentmonitor; impressed current cathodic protection; aerial target vector scoring system; versatile exercise mine system; and enhanced electronic warfare scenario generator.
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On top of these,chemicalagentprotection equipment and bulletproof vests are also carried for the officer's protection.
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It is achemicalagentused medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy.
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Each set contained more than two dozen glass ampules, each ampule contained about 100 milliliters ofchemicalagent.
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Commonly, there is a final stage which utilizes a bursting charge to aerosolize and distribute thechemicalagent.
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Thechemicalagenthas been linked to developmental problems with children as it affects hormones.
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Application is from twin hose lines connected together at the nozzle, one flows the drychemicalagentand the other foam.
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Stingers are small, diamond-shaped darts coated with a paralyzingchemicalagentto incapacitate opponents.
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They also ensure that allchemicalagentmonitors and navigational satellite systems are maintained.
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Survivors claimed they were attacked with achemicalagentthat caused hallucinations, disorientation and strange behaviour.
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Nanotubes are isolated (dispersed) using an appropriatechemicalagent(dispersant) to reduce the intertube quenching.
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The explosive andchemicalagentwere then incinerated at high temperature.
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Agent and energetics are chemically mixed with caustic or water to destroy thechemicalagentusing hydrolysis.
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This technique is the most recent major development inchemicalagentdissemination, originating in the mid-1960s.
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