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chemical industry — Introduction complex of processes, operations, and organizations engaged in the manufacture of chemicals and their derivatives. Although the chemical industry may be described simply as the industry that uses chemistry and… … Universalium
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Chemical weapons in World War I — A poison gas attack using gas cylinders in World War I. The use of chemical weapons in World War I ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene and chlorine. This chemical warfare… … Wikipedia
Chemical fuze — Fuze Fuze, n. A tube, filled with combustible matter, for exploding a shell, etc. See {Fuse}, n. [1913 Webster] {Chemical fuze}, a fuze in which substances separated until required for action are then brought into contact, and uniting chemically … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dow Chemical Company — The Dow Chemical Co. Type Public Traded as NYSE: DOW TYO … Wikipedia
Opposition to military action against Iran — Organised opposition to a possible future military attack against Iran by the United States (US) and/or Israel is known to have started during 2005 2006. Beginning in early 2005, journalists, activists and academics such as Seymour Hersh,[1][2]… … Wikipedia