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solvent

noun

Definition of solvent

as in disinfectant

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Recent Examples of solvent This ultra-portable pen contains 35 treatments, which rely on a simple formula consisting of alcohol solvent, copolymer, hydrogen peroxide, and water. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 The dream of creating an honest consensus now works as a kind of acid, a solvent dismantling the capacity for coordination. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The solvent breaks apart dirt and grease molecules and evaporates quickly to leave windows streak-free. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 But the solvent’s environmental and health profile is more complicated. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solvent

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Mop or wipe down the area with a disinfectant, and clean all surrounding areas.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026
The armor that carries a bacterium through a drought can also carry it through disinfectant and alcohol hand gel, keeping these chemicals from getting inside a cell.

— Canan Karakoç, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of disinfectant

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The store offers household essentials such as dish soap, hand soap and laundry detergent, along with personal care products including shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
After debuting in Bewitched, Erin appeared in more than 80 TV commercials, including a detergent ad alongside Ronald Reagan.

— Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026

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The back hand wash sink soap dispenser appears to have dead batteries.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

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