DMSO

noun

ˌdē-ˌem-ˌes-ˈō

: dimethyl sulfoxide

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Membrane enables ion transport To improve the movement of fluoride ions, the researchers modified the polymer membrane using a mixture of two solvents, 1,3-dioxolane (DOL) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

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1964, in the meaning defined above

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