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Recent Examples of solvent
For example, those that change the cooling solution or solvent, which is typically used in the process of separating and purifying nuclear materials.
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Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
The fire department — some of whose members had publicly griped about Doherty and Lindsay — initially suggested the fire was an act of arson, with one firefighter stating so via the company’s dispatch and later noting the presence of turpentine, a flammable solvent.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
For stains on upholstered couches labeled S or WS, blot the stain with a water-free solvent such as rubbing alcohol.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
In contrast to conventional wet recycling processes, the technology relies on a selective electrochemical separation that utilizes a multifunctional special solvent.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
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Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
The fire department — some of whose members had publicly griped about Doherty and Lindsay — initially suggested the fire was an act of arson, with one firefighter stating so via the company’s dispatch and later noting the presence of turpentine, a flammable solvent.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
For stains on upholstered couches labeled S or WS, blot the stain with a water-free solvent such as rubbing alcohol.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
In contrast to conventional wet recycling processes, the technology relies on a selective electrochemical separation that utilizes a multifunctional special solvent.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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To be effective, the wipe should contain enough disinfectant moisture so the surface remains wet for at least four minutes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wear gloves, a mask, and safety glasses, and spray the nest with a disinfectant to prevent germs from spreading.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While detergent, Fels-Naphtha soap and vinegar and baking soda can remove a lot of stains, at some point every t-shirt is beyond saving.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many common options for shampoo, conditioner, mousse, body wash, deodorant, lotion, laundry detergent and dryer sheets contain fragrance mixes composed of several chemicals, with the sole purpose of providing a pleasant aroma to consumer products.—
Katelyn Richard,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms come with organic, locally made soaps and bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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