Thesaurus results for SOLVENT

solvent

noun

Definition of solvent

as in disinfectant

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of solvent But the solvent’s environmental and health profile is more complicated. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Most ink and permanent marker stains won’t budge without the help of a solvent. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 At sufficient scale, controlling inflation begins to collide with keeping the sovereign solvent and the Treasury market functional. — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Vinyl chloride is a solvent that can get into children’s toys during the manufacturing process, Bennett explains, and, like benzene, is known to be cancerous. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solvent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent

Noun

Hypochlorous acid is a gentle, pH-neutral surface disinfectant with anti-inflammatory properties.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
How to Clean a Shower With Hydrogen Peroxide Follow these simple steps to clean your shower with this powerful natural disinfectant.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of disinfectant

Noun

Soap/Shampoo Residue While soap and shampoo don’t create dust themselves, their residue creates the perfect sticky place for dust particles to attach to.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Once all the debris has been removed, rinse the pan with water and thoroughly wash it with dish soap.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of soap

Browse Nearby Words

solve (for)

solvent

solvents

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of solvent

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on solvent

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

nemesis

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18

Popular

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes