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The deeper deposits aren’t accessed by traditional surface mining, but rather a process called in-situ mining, in which solvents are pumped underground into uranium-bearing aquifer formations.
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Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
This process provides independent verification of a product’s potency and purity while alerting users to any unwanted contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Methanol is an alcohol chemical commonly used in industrial solvents, cleaning products and fuel, though it can be added to alcoholic drinks either inadvertently through traditional brewing methods or deliberately to boost the volume of alcoholic drinks – usually in the pursuit of profit.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
This process provides independent verification of a product’s potency and purity while alerting users to any unwanted contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Methanol is an alcohol chemical commonly used in industrial solvents, cleaning products and fuel, though it can be added to alcoholic drinks either inadvertently through traditional brewing methods or deliberately to boost the volume of alcoholic drinks – usually in the pursuit of profit.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
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Consult the manufacturer's guidelines for usage on the package or online product description to ensure the disinfectant is effective on the virus or bacteria that needs to be eliminated.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Whether controlled by nation-states, government bureaucracies, billionaires, corporations or hackers, bots need the disinfectant of sunlight.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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Wool stockings and tree skirts should be hand-washed in warm water with a wool specific detergent and laid flat to dry or can be dry cleaned.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Health food stores and luxury bath shops offer a host of rosemary products, from essential oils and supplements to scented soaps, creams, and lotions.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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To avoid issues, check your vegetables carefully for signs of pests and consider spraying outdoor plants preventatively with an organic insecticidal soap spray before bringing them indoors for overwintering.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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