Solvent
Solvents are substances that dissolve or disperse one or more other substances.
The most familiar solvent is plain water, favored because it’s harmless in its pure form. Stronger solvents frequently give off vapors that may be harmful to skin, eyes, nose and lungs. See Solvent safety.
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