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Recent Examples of solvent
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on toxic chemical solvents PCE and TCE which are commonly used in dry cleaning earlier this month.
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Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
The bill also had money to make solvent the World Trade Center Health Program to treat the heroes and victims of 9/11 who were sickened by the poisonous air rising up from Ground Zero.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Chemical extraction uses substances that dissolve in liquid (solvents) and high temperatures to extract the oil from its seed.161
The Refining Process
Oils like soybean, corn, and sunflower must be refined before consumption.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
The bill also had money to make solvent the World Trade Center Health Program to treat the heroes and victims of 9/11 who were sickened by the poisonous air rising up from Ground Zero.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Chemical extraction uses substances that dissolve in liquid (solvents) and high temperatures to extract the oil from its seed.161
The Refining Process
Oils like soybean, corn, and sunflower must be refined before consumption.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Most fitness centers have disinfectant wipes or sprays available for this purpose.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the disinfectant product, including contact time (the time the surface needs to remain wet with the disinfectant to be effective).—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Swish the water around using your hand to disperse the detergent.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Washing shirts with stained collars or cuffs inside out allows water and detergent to make more contact with the dirtiest part of the garment. Check Stain Before Drying After washing the shirt, check that the stains came out of the collar before putting it in the dryer.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By contrast, the handheld tool and abrasive brass scrubbing brush became our go-to tool for removing set-in grout stains and soap scum without disturbing smooth tile surfaces.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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No soap provided at front counter and prep-area handwash sinks.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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