Matter of definite composition and properties.
For example, every pure element is a different substance. Every pure compound is a different substance.
Salt water is not a substance. It is a mixture of two substances - sodium chloride and water. Its composition and therefore its properties are not fixed.
Gasoline is not a substance. It is a mixture of hydrocarbons and depending on the composition of the gasoline mixture, gasoline's properties can vary.
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