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Recent Examples of solvent
The bill also had money to make solvent the World Trade Center Health Program to treat the heroes and victims of 9/11 who were sickened by the poisonous air rising up from Ground Zero.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Chemical extraction uses substances that dissolve in liquid (solvents) and high temperatures to extract the oil from its seed.161
The Refining Process
Oils like soybean, corn, and sunflower must be refined before consumption.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
This could be problematic given that organic solvents, acid gases, harmful metals, PFAS, and other unsafe chemicals are common in chipmaking.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The deeper deposits aren’t accessed by traditional surface mining, but rather a process called in-situ mining, in which solvents are pumped underground into uranium-bearing aquifer formations.
—Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Chemical extraction uses substances that dissolve in liquid (solvents) and high temperatures to extract the oil from its seed.161
The Refining Process
Oils like soybean, corn, and sunflower must be refined before consumption.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
This could be problematic given that organic solvents, acid gases, harmful metals, PFAS, and other unsafe chemicals are common in chipmaking.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The deeper deposits aren’t accessed by traditional surface mining, but rather a process called in-situ mining, in which solvents are pumped underground into uranium-bearing aquifer formations.
—Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
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And use a disinfectant to clean the underside of your tables and bar tops, to avoid dust, grime, and other nasty germs from touching your legs and clothes.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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If water remains stagnant in a reservoir, there is a risk that chloramine, the chemical used as a disinfectant, will break down and chlorine will evaporate, leaving behind ammonia that could foster bacterial growth in the water supply.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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L'Oréal also participated in the joint venture Future Origins led by Geno, alongside Unilever and Kao to make and scale high-volume sustainable ingredients for uses in laundry detergent and face wash.Kimberly Chin, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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While a good detergent can remove some stains and bleach can help, the water temperature also matters.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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Lathering with soap and water—and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds—is definitely easier than feeling chained to your toilet.Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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