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artificial – adj. not natural or real : made, produced, or done to seem like something natural

toxic – adj. containing poisonous substances

account – v. to give a reason or explanation for (something)

uNPRecedented – adj. not done or experienced before

elimination – n. the act or process of removing something or someone : eliminate – v. to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)

noncommunicable – adj. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are not passed from person to person. They are of long duration and generally slow progression. The four main types of noncommunicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.

hydrogen – n. a chemical element that has no color or smell and that is the simplest, lightest, and most common element

shelf life – n. the length of time that food may be stored and still be good to eat

priority – n. something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first

coronary – medical of or relating to the heart and especially to the vessels that supply blood to the heart

cardiovascular – medical : of or relating to the heart and blood vessels

specific – adj. clearly and exactly presented or stated : precise or exact