solvent

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Recent Examples of solvent Keeping the city solvent, planning forward, and using as many resources available so that the taxpayers funds are used in the best manner. Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2024 Some brands, like Bose, recommend using rubbing alcohol on the plastic exterior; others, like Sony, say solvents can wear down headphone materials. Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024 These chemicals have several crucial uses, including water treatment processes, plastics, solvents, paper, pesticides, cleaning products, and de-icing products. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Heavy metals, solvents, nanomaterials and other substances will be needed in greater quantities. Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solvent 
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Noun
  • The peroxide will act as a disinfectant to remove mold and mildew in addition to soap scum.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Chlorine-Based Household Cleaner Alternatives A variety of cleansers and disinfectants are on the market.
    Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Another French perfume house, BDK, makes a luxurious detergent line called Eau de Lessive (€40 per litre) in powdery floral scents such as mimosa and rose.
    Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This is the lowest hand soap prices have ever dropped, per Bath & Body Works.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Hard water can leave soap residue on skin and hair.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024

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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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