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solvent

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as in disinfectant

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Recent Examples of solvent Vinyl chloride is a solvent that can get into children’s toys during the manufacturing process, Bennett explains, and, like benzene, is known to be cancerous. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026 Specifically, that 2001 testing showed the carcinogenic solvent and dry-cleaning chemical perchloroethylene, or PCE, in the soil at levels as high as 6,658 micrograms per liter, said Alysa Pakkidis, information officer for the agency. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 What the farmers sought at that gathering — and what happened in the months that followed — exemplifies the tension between keeping workers safe and keeping farms solvent. — Max Blau, ProPublica, 22 July 2026 One example is hexane, which is the primary solvent that separates oil from crops. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for solvent

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However, resist the urge to wipe down your walls with a disinfectant wipe.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of disinfectant

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Sometimes detergent residue can build up on towels and trap more moisture, so adding the vinegar to the rinse part of the wash helps remove detergent that wasn’t completely rinsed off.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
Residue from too much detergent can affect the mat’s absorbency, leaving the fabric coated and unable to do its job.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of detergent

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Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026

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