"solvent" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- It may be dissolved with paint thinner or other petroleum solvents such as acetone, which dissolves most plastics.
- While alcohol causes fewer ventilation problems than petroleum solvents, ventilation is still recommended, especially if large surface areas are involved.
- The government started to regulate dry cleaners because the highly flammable petroleum solvents caused many fires and explosions.
- These solvents were much less flammable than petroleum solvents and had improved cleaning power.
- Generally, petroleum solvents, i.e. mineral spirits or paint thinner, can substitute for turpentine.
- They are usually sold in powder form and must be mixed with either petroleum solvents or water.
- Others are turning to the newest petroleum solvents, which are making a comeback because suppliers like Exxon created improved cleaners that are harder to ignite.
- The use of highly flammable petroleum solvents caused many fires and explosions, resulting in government regulation of dry cleaners.
- The water-based glazes are popular because they can be thinned with water, not petroleum solvents, and cleanup is easily accomplished with soap and water.
- Resist puncture, abrasion and many common industrial chemicals including petroleum solvents, oils, grease, and amino acids.
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