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Recent Examples of solvent
First, bamboo cellulose is dissolved using a non-toxic alcohol solvent.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Methanol, a highly toxic industrial solvent that can lead to death, was found in samples taken from a deceased person and one in the ICU, per El Tiempo.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
All the ammunition in sight was stolen along with my cleaning rod but not the tips, patches, or solvent.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
In experiments, by analyzing the spectral features of these vibropolaritons, the new quantum sensor was able to identify an organic molecule known as 4-mercaptobenzonitrile dissolved in an organic solvent.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Methanol, a highly toxic industrial solvent that can lead to death, was found in samples taken from a deceased person and one in the ICU, per El Tiempo.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
All the ammunition in sight was stolen along with my cleaning rod but not the tips, patches, or solvent.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
In experiments, by analyzing the spectral features of these vibropolaritons, the new quantum sensor was able to identify an organic molecule known as 4-mercaptobenzonitrile dissolved in an organic solvent.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Current solutions include using chloramine as a disinfectant, periodic backwashing to prevent biofilms from forming on the membrane, and air scouring.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The disinfectant can kill bacteria that cause odors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Finally, many detergents don't clean effectively in very cold water—you're really looking for closer to room temperature to activate those stain-removing enzymes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Boxes of Tide Pods dishwasher detergent are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alabi imagines someone moving through their day with MAJENYE—cold process soap in the morning, body oil after, roll-on fragrances at midday, then candles in the evening.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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For a while, Anokians would wake up the next day to find windows covered in soap.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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