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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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The cleaning expert recommends wiping them down with a disinfectant and then wiping them dry to prevent the finishes from getting damaged.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Better Than Bleach Hypochlorous acid—a centuries-old germ killer that is increasingly found in skin care products—might become the next best disinfectant.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
23 Dec. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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