solvent
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"We have captured for the first time how electronic changes associated with proton transfer are coupled to reorganization of the surrounding solvent," said Biasin.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Another makes acetic anhydride, a key ingredient of aspirin, and the third makes ethyl acetate, which is used as a solvent and for decaffeinating tea and coffee.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Bravo-Karimi estimated that, based on current guaranteed revenue, the nation’s second-largest school system can remain solvent for about two more years after the current academic year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The bipartisan 1983 effort made the system solvent for half a century, largely thanks to a strong economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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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But fabrication and assembly plant workers can face exposure to solvents, acids, toxic metals and chemical gases, according to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Even though they have no internal friction, they still act as solvents, allowing molecules to dissolve within them.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 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
Existing battery assembly lines include football-field-long ovens for drying layers of material that have been dissolved in solvents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury (1950)
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