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... alcohol , also called 1 - HEXADECANOL , a solid organic compound of the alcohol fam- ily , molecular formula CH , ( CH2 ) 15OH , used in cosmetics , ointments , lubricant additives , emulsifiers , and heavy - duty laundry deter- gents ...
... alcohol , also called 1 - HEXADECANOL , a solid organic compound of the alcohol fam- ily , molecular formula CH , ( CH2 ) 15OH , used in cosmetics , ointments , lubricant additives , emulsifiers , and heavy - duty laundry deter- gents ...
Page 156
... alcohol , or nicotine . Physical depen- dency on chemicals such as prescription drugs or alcohol stems from repetitive use followed by the gradual increase in the body's toler- ance to , or ability to assimilate , that drug . Thus ...
... alcohol , or nicotine . Physical depen- dency on chemicals such as prescription drugs or alcohol stems from repetitive use followed by the gradual increase in the body's toler- ance to , or ability to assimilate , that drug . Thus ...
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... alcohol , ether , acetone , gasoline , and most other organic solvents . Chloroform can be prepared from various organic compounds ( most often from alcohol or acetone ) . Although it is not flammable , it may be decomposed to toxic ...
... alcohol , ether , acetone , gasoline , and most other organic solvents . Chloroform can be prepared from various organic compounds ( most often from alcohol or acetone ) . Although it is not flammable , it may be decomposed to toxic ...
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