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thin·ner (th

A liquid, such as turpentine, mixed with paint or varnish to reduce its viscosity and make it easier to apply.

thinner [ˈθɪnə]

(Chemistry) (often plural, functioning as singular) a solvent, such as turpentine, added to paint or varnish to dilute it, reduce its opacity or viscosity, or increase its penetration into the ground

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Noun

thinner - a diluting agent

diluent, dilutant

agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect

Translations

thinner [ˈθɪnəʳ] N → disolvente m

thinner

n → Verdünner m, → Verdünnungsmittel nt

thinner [ˈθɪnəʳ]

1. comp of thin 1

2. n → solvente m

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thinner (redirected from Paint thinner)

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