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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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Scented detergents can irritate the skin during excessive heat and sweating, says Schrader.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The time varies based on the type of product, but generally, laundry soaps and detergents will lose their effectiveness after six to nine months.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Noun
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According to officials, the last few years have been spent preparing the concourse to permanently reopen by increasing staffs of cleaners and transit police as well as implementing improvements to cameras, gates and signage.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Some cleaners like bleach can break down and degrade caulk, so stick to gentler, safer, non-toxic options that kill mold spores, like vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Solvents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvents. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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