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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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Aside from its resistance to regular medical treatment, C. auris also shows resilience against common cleaning products and disinfectants.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The organization is currently in Myanmar providing emergency support for youth and families, including health kits, medical supplies, tents, and personal hygiene items such as soap, sanitary pads, and disinfectant.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 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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Wagner’s character was introduced on the soap in 2003.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The network has ordered three more seasons of the soap, which will take The Bold and the Beautiful through its 41st season in 2027-28.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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