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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.
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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.
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Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvents
Noun
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Don't Default to a Full Cap of Detergent Liquid and powder laundry detergents need to be measured before they're added to the washing machine, and detergent makers include a measuring cup in their packaging.
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Check your labels and consider opting for planet-friendly detergents.
Noun
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How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
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Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.
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“Solvents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvents. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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