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Liquid substance that dissolves or breaks down another substance into a more elementary form & is usually present in greater quantity than that substance?

Liquid that circulates in plants, as distinguished from liquid plant products, such as turpentine & perfume oils, that must be extracted from plant tissues?

Liquids that solidify when exposed to air, & are used to cover surfaces for decorative & protective purposes?

Literally "white mountain" in French, what is the highest peak in France?

he won a Pulitzer prize for 'profiles in courage'?