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Recent Examples of solvent
The lab also detected methylene chloride – a hazardous solvent banned in most uses by the EPA – in one pack of gummies.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Superomniphobic surfaces are typically created by spray-coating a material with a solvent containing nanoparticles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Congress needs to do more than just keep Social Security solvent.
—Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Positioned as the brand’s first solvent-free shoe, the style extends Keen’s long-running Detox the Planet program into a fully modular build.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Superomniphobic surfaces are typically created by spray-coating a material with a solvent containing nanoparticles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Congress needs to do more than just keep Social Security solvent.
—Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Positioned as the brand’s first solvent-free shoe, the style extends Keen’s long-running Detox the Planet program into a fully modular build.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Wipe down hampers with a plastic base monthly with a disinfectant to keep them sanitized.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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If your surfaces are not cleaned first, a disinfectant may not work properly.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Remove Odors Baking soda helps to break up particles left by detergent or hard water that lock in odor-causing bacteria.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Use half the normal amount of detergent when washing a down comforter as too much soap can ruin the down.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During turndown, housekeepers leave artisanal soap and sachets of lavender instead of the standard chocolates on the pillow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Congress Avenue block party, open to the public, was a vibe this year, with free food and drink samples, makeup and soap giveaways and Film and TV activations open to anyone willing to open their inbox to a marketer.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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