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solvent

[sol-vuhnt] / ˈsɒl vənt /


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Instead of relying on the solvent intensive chemical process commonly used to manufacture synthetic DNA, the device uses a water based enzymatic approach.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

"Processes like drug purification and solvent recovery are both energy-intensive and quality-sensitive," noted Mr. Vinay Thakur.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

What Bagehot actually said was that a central bank must face down a panic by lending freely at a high rate of interest to solvent banks against good collateral.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

The U.S., not so roughly handled, suffered a 21% fall in share prices and 100 failed banks in comparison to 3,400 solvent survivors.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

Liquid ammonia would make an even better solvent system, because ammonia is very abundant in the Cosmos.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Researchers have considered alternative amino acids, alternative solvents, and even entirely different chemical structures.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

The list of potential contaminants from the 'fire practice pond' include petrol, oil, lubricants, solvents and firefighting chemicals - which were "drained into storm water drainage."

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Amines are used as solvents and catalysts in an array of industries, from pharmaceuticals to personal care and agrochemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

The individual exposed to DDT, for example, is almost certain to be exposed to other liver-damaging hydrocarbons, which are so widely used as solvents, paint removers, degreasing agents, dry-cleaning fluids, and anesthetics.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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