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solvent

[sol-vuhnt] / ˈsɒl vənt /


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"Water is the ideal solvent -- it's abundant, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly," Raviprolu said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Treasury, Emirati firms handle by far the world’s highest volume of Iran’s shadow funds, exploiting opaque registries and lax rules to keep Tehran solvent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

To make the product, the team used honey from native bees as a natural, edible solvent to draw out beneficial compounds from cocoa shells, a byproduct typically discarded during chocolate production.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

The problem was reported on Friday after locals experiencing a strong solvent taste in their water and in the air outside.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

For the time being, the knowledge helped keep the Irwin barn solvent.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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