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Recent Examples of solventThe Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on toxic chemical solvents PCE and TCE which are commonly used in dry cleaning earlier this month.—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024 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.—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 See all Example Sentences for solvent
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.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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.
Swish the water around using your hand to disperse the detergent.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Washing shirts with stained collars or cuffs inside out allows water and detergent to make more contact with the dirtiest part of the garment.
Check Stain Before Drying
After washing the shirt, check that the stains came out of the collar before putting it in the dryer.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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