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paint thinner

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paint thinner (countable and uncountable, plural paint thinners)

A solvent used to thin oil-based paints or clean up after their use.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Inhalant users inhale vapors or aerosol propellant gases using plastic bags held over the mouth or by breathing from an open container of solvents, such as gasoline or paint thinner. Source: Internet

Once dry, wipe the surface of the wicker with paint thinner or rubbing alcohol. Source: Internet

The plastic bark squished beneath Nessa’s sneakers, smelling of paint thinner and the tired elastic of granny underpants. Source: Internet

The specimen is then etched with hydrofluoric acid and the surface treated with acetone, the main ingredient in nail polish remover and paint thinner. Source: Internet

Segin reportedly did not actually start a fire, but was about to when police spotted her dousing a flag with an accelerant identified as paint thinner. Source: Internet

This includes petroleum products ( gasoline and kerosene ), toluene (used in paint thinner, contact cement and model glue), and acetone (used in nail polish remover ). Source: Internet

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