(chemistry) Any of several highly porous, crystalline substances having a cage structure of metal ions coordinated to organic compounds; they have an application in the bulk storage of gases such as hydrogen

Any organic chemical compound that can significantly vaporize under conditions of normal atmospheric temperature and pressure.

An international organization designed by its founders to supervise and liberalize international trade.

The person who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representative.

plural of metal-organic framework

plural of volatile organic compound

An specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulation shipping.

Organic compounds, predominantly synthetic, that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes, and that are often associated with health risks.

An agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health

(formal) Synonym of United Nations.