solvents

plural of solvent

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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. 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
  • Furthermore, exposure to moisture or extreme temperatures (common in laundry rooms) can cause powdered detergents to harden and liquid detergents to spoil.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.
    Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Methanol is commonly found in cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and other household products.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Solvents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvents. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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