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Recent Examples of solvent
In Brazil, methanol commerce is regulated by the government, restricted to industrial uses such as biodiesel production, solvents, and laboratory applications.
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Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Often the liquid solvent used is propylene glycol — a viscous, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet flavor.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The agency is also reconsidering bans on solvents called TCE and PCE, which are linked to Parkinson’s disease.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
First, bamboo cellulose is dissolved using a non-toxic alcohol solvent.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
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Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Often the liquid solvent used is propylene glycol — a viscous, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet flavor.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The agency is also reconsidering bans on solvents called TCE and PCE, which are linked to Parkinson’s disease.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
First, bamboo cellulose is dissolved using a non-toxic alcohol solvent.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
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Skip the Chlorine Bleach Chlorine bleach is a powerful disinfectant that has also traditionally been used in laundry to brighten whites.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Specifically speaking, the toilet seat and flush handle are harboring germs and bacteria that need to be sanitized with the help of a disinfectant wipe.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, using vinegar and detergent simultaneously can actually decrease the effectiveness of the detergent’s stain-fighting power by breaking down the enzymes responsible for the job.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Never pour detergent directly onto a load of dark clothes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Health inspectors cited the Sacramento grocery store after observing staff washing raw meat display plates in the preparation sink using handwashing soap and water.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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