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Recent Examples of solvent
Notably, these yellow, green and red rubber straps are durable, flexible, odorless and resistant to wear and tear — including UV radiation and acids and solvents.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
But the base also left behind trichloroethylene, or TCE, a cancer-causing solvent used to clean missile oxygen systems.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
The report cites studies showing many hemp products had different amounts of THC than labeled, while some were well above the package limits for licensed cannabis products, and contained toxic solvents left over from processing.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Akasha’s days of hunting for hundreds of gallons of solvent and then searching again for places to dump it were over.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
But the base also left behind trichloroethylene, or TCE, a cancer-causing solvent used to clean missile oxygen systems.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
The report cites studies showing many hemp products had different amounts of THC than labeled, while some were well above the package limits for licensed cannabis products, and contained toxic solvents left over from processing.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Akasha’s days of hunting for hundreds of gallons of solvent and then searching again for places to dump it were over.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Hard plastics or metals should be thoroughly washed with soapy water, wiped down with vinegar or disinfectant, and rinsed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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You may also be asked to walk across disinfectant mats.—
Erin Gifford,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Excessive detergent use can cause towel-stiffness issues, so always use the amount recommended by your detergent manufacturer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The company, which makes Tide laundry detergent, Gillette razors and Pampers diapers, offered a bare outline of the plan at an investor conference in Paris but promised more details later this summer.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Clean a dehumidifier by emptying and washing the water collection tank once a week with soap and water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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