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Recent Examples of solvents
But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride.
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Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvents
Noun
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Use fragrance-free and additive-free detergents to prevent soap residue from building up on the fibers.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Overusing detergents and washing towels in water that's not hot enough can lead to buildup.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Good ol' soap and water is very effective at cleaning dirty floors, and there are many specialty cleaners on the market.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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As more consumers try to cut down on plastic waste, start-ups and big brands are hoping to usher in a new age of refillable household cleaners.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Solvents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvents. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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