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Household Chemicals
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |