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Recent Examples of solvent
Household hazardous waste collection: Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will collect materials such as old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
The seeds are crushed twice under high heat and pressure then exposed to hexane, a colorless liquid hydrocarbon and solvent, experts said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Involving the injection of tiny, drug-delivering crystals suspended within a solvent, the team’s method could deliver drugs with thinner needles, fewer injections, and a lot less pain overall.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Krieg then gave the piece a thorough cleaning with cotton swabs and solvents, which revealed the charming pastoral scene visible today.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
The seeds are crushed twice under high heat and pressure then exposed to hexane, a colorless liquid hydrocarbon and solvent, experts said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Involving the injection of tiny, drug-delivering crystals suspended within a solvent, the team’s method could deliver drugs with thinner needles, fewer injections, and a lot less pain overall.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Krieg then gave the piece a thorough cleaning with cotton swabs and solvents, which revealed the charming pastoral scene visible today.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
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Almost immediately, scientists and curious viewers speculated that the Health and Human Services Secretary was taking methylene blue, a century-old synthetic chemical that’s been used as a fabric dye, fish tank disinfectant, and blood disorder treatment.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 May 2025
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Sunlight remains the best disinfectant for institutional corruption.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, moisturizer, SPF, night cream, texturizing spray—how many smells can one body hold?—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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The Sirens star appeared on the soap from 1985 to 1988, first as Frannie Hughes and then as Frannie’s secret half-sister Sabrina.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Hose affected plants off with a kitchen sprayer, or use insecticidal soap to treat infestations.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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