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Recent Examples of solvent
Jeane wants to see a fleshed out fiscal solvency plan and a multiyear cash flow projection (a key metric in terms of remaining solvent), which was missing from the second interim budget earlier this month.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.
—Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
An industrial solvent known as dioxane was once used at the manufacturing facility, the EPA said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the company has been refining the chemistry and engineering behind its process, including solvent systems and separation techniques to recover high-purity polyester and cellulose from complex textile waste streams.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.
—Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
An industrial solvent known as dioxane was once used at the manufacturing facility, the EPA said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the company has been refining the chemistry and engineering behind its process, including solvent systems and separation techniques to recover high-purity polyester and cellulose from complex textile waste streams.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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No matter how much airlines tout their disinfectant policies, aircraft welcome thousands of passengers daily, with only quick refreshes in between each voyage.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1929, the formula was developed by a chemist who leveraged the disinfectant and deodorizing properties found in pine oil.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No soaps, detergents or other cleaners are used to wash the aquariums.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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For white or color-fast sheets, add one-half cup of chlorine bleach to a standard washer or one-fourth cup to a high-efficiency washer in the bleach dispenser in addition to a high-quality laundry detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If wounded while in brackish water or if an existing wound is exposed, wash it with soap and clean, running water.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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While they can’t be tossed in the dishwasher like some plastic boards, cleaning only takes a minute with a quick hand-wash using mild dish soap and warm water.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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