Solvents

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026135",
  "term": "Solvents",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Chemical products that are used to dissolve other compounds; typically found in cleaners and used in petrochemical processes.\n\n2. Substances used to dissolve another substance. Some commonly used solvents, such as TCE, are important environmental contaminants.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Superfund; Superfund for Students and Teachers Glossary",
    "America's Children and the Environment Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/solvents/"
}