solvent

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Recent Examples of solvent That light causes a chlorine radical to split off from the solvent, which triggers the complete breakdown of the polymer chain. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025 Using Ricks’ north star of speed, and nudged by increasing competition in the field, O’Keeffe and her team took a risk and proposed an entirely new manufacturing process—one that would prioritize efficiency and environmental safety by using fewer solvents and producing less waste. Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025 Among these, rosin has emerged as a standout product, offering consumers a pure and flavorful experience without the use of chemical solvents. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025 Working with a contraceptive drug that transforms into crystals suspended in a solvent, the shot could solidify into a drug deposit beneath the skin without the need of large amounts of polymers, allowing it to be injected through thinner, more tolerable needles. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solvent
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Noun
  • Leff suggested using disinfectant wipes to sanitize flyers' seat areas, since with airflow and filtration will spread smells, sprays, or perfumes.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Unfortunately, there isn't a hard and fast rule for how long all disinfectants should remain on the surface (also called dwell or contact time).
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Everything else had to be washed with a special antimicrobial detergent.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • This Dream Clean detergent incorporates citrus notes with warm vanilla and amber to soothe the senses before bedtime.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Add a few drops of the soap to a small, warm water bath and carefully place your jewelry inside.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The brand has an Earth Day sale going for its various starter bundles, like the Hand Soap Starter Set that includes a soap bottle and three refill tablets, and the Clean Essentials Kit, which includes its three different spray cleaners.
    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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