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Recent Examples of solvent
At twenty-four, Yamagami drank an industrial solvent in an attempt to kill himself.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Depending on the solvent, TISQ spontaneously organizes into nanoparticle-like J-type or nanofiber-like H-type aggregates, each with different electronic behaviors.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
While Garavani focused on his craft, Giammetti’s acumen kept the Valentino brand solvent.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Depending on the solvent, TISQ spontaneously organizes into nanoparticle-like J-type or nanofiber-like H-type aggregates, each with different electronic behaviors.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
While Garavani focused on his craft, Giammetti’s acumen kept the Valentino brand solvent.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Instead, use a hard-surface bathroom disinfectant formulated without bleach.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Clean your bathroom using multiple disposable disinfectant wipes, not just one.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Metal grease filters can be soaked in either hot, soapy water or a baking soda mixture, while the exterior can be wiped down with a soft cloth and either mild detergent or a vinegar solution.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Saifi warns against using bleach, stain removers, and powdered detergents when washing hats, as these products can leave residue and weaken the hat's fibers.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.—
Mac Engel
February 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Wood ashes have a fantastic ability to create lye, an alkaline chemical compound that's found in soap.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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