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Household Chemicals
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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carcinogenic | causes cancer |
cosmetics | substances applied to the face, skin or hair to improve one's looks |
flammable | able to catch on fire easily |
ingest | to eat or drink |
inhale | to breathe in |
insecticide | a pesticide that kills insects |
pesticide | chemicals used to treat or kill bugs, weeds or rats |
poison | any substances that causes injury, illness or death |
PPE | Personal Protective Equipment used when working with chemicals |
toxic | poisonous |
sealant | substance used for stopping leaks or waterproofing wood |
varnish | paint that provides a hard, glossy transparent coating |
ventilation | the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of bad air |