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Recent Examples of solvent
Back in the 70s, scientists discovered that chemicals used in the production of items such as aerosol sprays, foam-blowing agents, solvents, and refrigerants, had created a hole in the ozone over the Antarctic spring.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Alcohol is a solvent, which means other things can dissolve in it.
—Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
They can be found in solvents, refrigerants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals and are used as flame retardants and fire extinguishants.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
Processing rare earths often involves the use of solvents, which can produce toxic waste that pollutes the soil, water, and atmosphere.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Alcohol is a solvent, which means other things can dissolve in it.
—Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
They can be found in solvents, refrigerants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals and are used as flame retardants and fire extinguishants.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
Processing rare earths often involves the use of solvents, which can produce toxic waste that pollutes the soil, water, and atmosphere.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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In Node 3, the zone astronauts use for exercise and bathroom purposes, the chemical profile included a strong signal of cleaning products and disinfectants.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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The results, detailed in a statement, showed that human skin was the primary source of microbes in the ISS and that chemicals from cleaning products and disinfectants were present all throughout the station.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Both Saros 10 models have a separate detergent dispenser in the dock that adds cleaning solution to the robot's mopping water tank, a feature strangely missing from the Qrevo Curv despite being present on earlier models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Gather up: Vacuum with an upholstery attachment Enzyme cleaner or dish soap to get stains out Laundry detergent Baking soda Cleaning cloths Cold water Spray bottle Handheld steam cleaner 2.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wash the area with soap and water to remove any remaining toxin.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways to prevent spread.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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