solvents

plural of solvent

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Recent Examples of solvents But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride. Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025 But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride. Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvents
Noun
  • Romine also notes that consumers interested in waterless detergents now have a broader selection of options.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Clean glass in shaded conditions to stop cleaners from drying too fast and leaving marks.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base.
    Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Solvents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvents. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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