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Recent Examples of solvent
By adding tiny crystals of this contraceptive to this solvent, the team created a shot that could assemble into a solid drug deposit after injection without large additions of polymers.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Those carcinogenic solvents currently require energy-intensive evaporation to safely recycle them.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Exposure to high levels of air pollution or chemicals like solvents may also increase one's risk of developing the disorder.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Dissolution Recycling Dissolution recycling is a physical recycling method that uses solvents to extract specific polymers from mixed waste streams.
—Han Hendriks, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Those carcinogenic solvents currently require energy-intensive evaporation to safely recycle them.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Exposure to high levels of air pollution or chemicals like solvents may also increase one's risk of developing the disorder.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Dissolution Recycling Dissolution recycling is a physical recycling method that uses solvents to extract specific polymers from mixed waste streams.
—Han Hendriks, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Some options may be machine-washable, but to best preserve your cardigan’s shape, use a mesh bag, mild detergent, and a delicate and cool cycle.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Washing machines rely on three elements to get your clothes and household goods clean: Water, detergent, and mechanical action, which refers to the use of scrubbing, brushing, or forcing water to remove soils or contaminants.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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