The cleaner is a potent solvent and should be used sparingly. Potent means
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Correct answer to question 128 (Word Knowledge): powerful
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The advice to use it sparingly points to strength of effect, so powerful is the match. Unstable would describe a different hazard the sentence does not mention.
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