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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

fluid go
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

liquid go
a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

alcohol go
any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

sterol, steroid alcohol
any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals

noun.substance

2 Subcategories

cholesterol, cholesterin go
an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver
ergosterol go
a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation